Abstract

This article focuses on the theme of the American Dream and its dark side in relation to Polish immigration to America. It attempts to explain various reasons behind Polish immigration based on the immigrants’ age and social status, as well as the unpleasant consequences of their decision to leave their homeland. The issues faced by Polish immigrants and Polish Americans can be better understood in the light of a brief outline of the sociopolitical situation in Poland. The aim of this article is to demonstrate the negative effects of immigrants’ belief in the American Dream and to shed light on the intergenerational identity of Polish Americans.

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