During the Second World War, the then US President Franklin Roosevelt announced his Bill of Rights that that helped transform the American society to a more progressive one that embraced the rights of all citizens. The Economic Bill of rights was aimed at creating a prosperous society that offered equal opportunity to access necessities without any form of discrimination (Way, 869-97). The new set of rights embraced a society that did not decree on its citizens by race or any form of prejudice. In the rights, the Roosevelt endeared himself to the citizens by providing what was considered the basis for security to all citizens regardless of orientation. Among the rights were;
Among them was the right to remunerative and useful job in the shops, mines, and industries. The families were accorded the fundamental right to a decent home. In his rights, every citizen was entitled to good education as well as adequate medical care. In his assertions, the Economic Bill of Rights spelled security aimed at achieving human well-being and happiness (Way, 869-97). The rights were meant towards a more democratized nation that would serve the interest of everyone. Had America guaranteed these rights the country would be more democratic. In this context, democracy implies a state of governance in which all citizens are decision makers in important national processes and are having equal access to justice and fundamental resources. The rights spelled fairness and equal opportunities to all citizens thereby exhibiting the characteristics of democracy. Thus, had the policies been adopted to enact these proposals, democracy would be more enhanced. As enshrined in the Constitution, the fundamental rights are imperative to a progressive society that will serve the interests of the people and uplift their lifestyles (Way, 869-97). The rights have shaped the establishment of democracy which in turn has provided created a fairer society.
References
Way, Sally-Anne. "The “Myth” and Mystery of US History on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights: The 1947 “United States Suggestions for Articles to Be Incorporated in an International Bill of Rights”." Human Rights Quarterly 36.4 (2014): 869-97. Web.
