Source One communicates that governments should play a greater role in modern society in order to prevent robber barons, enforce labour laws, and prevent consequences associated to Laissez-faire capitalism. The cartoon illustrates a wealthy man holding a sign stating “21st century robber baron”. This detail from the source enforces the idea of modern entrepreneurs acting like entrepreneurs of the industrial revolution in which profits made were not fairly shared with workers, but instead kept to themselves for greedy purposes. Without much government control, such as that of the industrial revolution, robber barons are allowed to grow their wealth without fairly distributing it amongst their workers. The quotation by the young child states
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Governments should go about this by protecting human rights, allowing for peaceful protest, and introducing government programs. The source states “... when miners declared a “holiday” to protest the firing of Oscar Mottishaw”. This detail relates to the job of the government to protect human rights. While the Universal Declaration of Human Rights wasn’t established until 1948 (after the protesting of Oscar Mottishaw’s firing), more government involvement allows for the protection of human rights such as “Everyone has the right to work, to free choice of employment, to just and favourable conditions of work and to protection against unemployment.” (1). If governments were more involved and declared these rights earlier, Mottishaw’s unjust firing would not have been allowed and the subsequent strike and stop in production would not have needed to occur. The source also states the line “miners... [protested] the firing of Oscar Mottishaw.” By allowing for peaceful protest to occur, governments are giving power to the workers and letting them fight for what they believe to be right. These peaceful protests are essential in the fight for better working conditions and enforcement of workers rights. The date “16 Sept 1912” is relevant as it is related to the formation of …show more content…
Working towards the common good of the people, protecting human rights, and recognizing movements like feminism mean governments are working in the best interest of the people they govern. The sign being held in the source which reads “votes for women” relates to the idea of the common good. By fighting for women’s suffrage, the well-being of society as a whole is increased. Considering women encompass half of the population, by denying them rights half of society is not being cared for; therefore, the common good of society is not being preserved. The source also shows two women holding a sign fighting for a woman’s right to vote. This detail from the source relates to the protection of human rights. The right to take part in government, and the right to be treated equally by the law of the land are thought to be basic human rights which every individual is entitled to. The fact that women had to fight for their right to vote means the government was not involved in fighting for its citizens and were actively participating in violating rather than protecting human rights. The source as a whole conveys a message of feminism. Having two women hold up a sign about women’s right to vote displays a strong belief in the equality of women. This image represents a suffrage movement which not only paved the way for feminism, but also led governments to
Governments should go about this by protecting human rights, allowing for peaceful protest, and introducing government programs. The source states “... when miners declared a “holiday” to protest the firing of Oscar Mottishaw”. This detail relates to the job of the government to protect human rights. While the Universal Declaration of Human Rights wasn’t established until 1948 (after the protesting of Oscar Mottishaw’s firing), more government involvement allows for the protection of human rights such as “Everyone has the right to work, to free choice of employment, to just and favourable conditions of work and to protection against unemployment.” (1). If governments were more involved and declared these rights earlier, Mottishaw’s unjust firing would not have been allowed and the subsequent strike and stop in production would not have needed to occur. The source also states the line “miners... [protested] the firing of Oscar Mottishaw.” By allowing for peaceful protest to occur, governments are giving power to the workers and letting them fight for what they believe to be right. These peaceful protests are essential in the fight for better working conditions and enforcement of workers rights. The date “16 Sept 1912” is relevant as it is related to the formation of …show more content…
Working towards the common good of the people, protecting human rights, and recognizing movements like feminism mean governments are working in the best interest of the people they govern. The sign being held in the source which reads “votes for women” relates to the idea of the common good. By fighting for women’s suffrage, the well-being of society as a whole is increased. Considering women encompass half of the population, by denying them rights half of society is not being cared for; therefore, the common good of society is not being preserved. The source also shows two women holding a sign fighting for a woman’s right to vote. This detail from the source relates to the protection of human rights. The right to take part in government, and the right to be treated equally by the law of the land are thought to be basic human rights which every individual is entitled to. The fact that women had to fight for their right to vote means the government was not involved in fighting for its citizens and were actively participating in violating rather than protecting human rights. The source as a whole conveys a message of feminism. Having two women hold up a sign about women’s right to vote displays a strong belief in the equality of women. This image represents a suffrage movement which not only paved the way for feminism, but also led governments to