Gen Z Women Are the Most Pessimistic about the American Dream

Gen Z women often show up in polling as the most progressive group. They are also the most pessimistic about the American dream.

That is according to a new analysis of polling data by PRRI. Americans overall have become more pessimistic about the American dream — defined in the poll as "if you work hard, you'll get ahead" —  in the past two years. Now 49 percent agree, down from 55 percent in 2024. But some groups are more likely than others to agree, including Republicans and older Americans.

While numbers dropped in all age groups, the biggest decline came among young adults. Two years ago, half believed in the American dream. Now, 36 percent do.

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