Janet Zandy also gave a few reasons that there are different classes. The upper class controls the education was the first issue. Knowledge is power and those who control knowledge control all of the power. The second reason is because of the upward mobility theory. As stated earlier, minorities do not try to better themselves to their best ability.
Minorities wait to see what is going to happen instead of making it happen themselves.
In addition, gender is very important in the American Dream also. Women are less likely to accomplish the American Dream than men. This is true due to the fact that the system is set up for white males. White males control most of the major positions of any business. Examples are presidents of colleges, principals of school, general mangers or CEOs of companies, and owners of some companies.