Modern Boomerang: Influence on Socio-Economic Rights

The classic boomerang tackles civil and political rights by invoking the outcry of another population to change the model in society. The model that was applied in the Seattle City Council case follows this model in similar ways however, this case differs because of the emphasis on socio-economic/cultural rights as well. This new, modern, boomerang will be successful but, a synthesis of the two would be the most effective. The classic boomerang model works as follows: there is an abuse and victims reach out to local human rights organizations (HROs), which reach out to transnational HROs, bringing the discussion to the average citizen reading the news. These citizens become enraged and write letters to governments, who have the power to cut

The city council cares about citizens and their view of the government to maintain society. However, while it has certainly played a major role it was not necessarily the goal of the initial protestors. Politicians could recognize, not only civil/political rights being violated, but the socio-economic/cultural rights being violated. The construction of Dakota Pipeline intruded on their right to water and sacred ground. There was anger over the bank’s role as one of the lenders helping finance pipeline. Additionally, there was anger regarding Trump’s way of greenlighting. While citizens weren’t directly affected with these injustices it was clear that change needed to

In the Wells Fargo case, there was nothing that came thus other than the lack of support from Seattle and the bank did not change despite the lack of support. However, it still appears to be in a positive direction. A synthesis of the two boomerangs, becoming multi-optional would be more sufficient in the way that they can cover shortcomings. This is because, while it is important to maintain civil/political rights, socio-economic/cultural rights are necessary as well. There should be a way to recognize both sets of rights allowing the average citizen to step up as well as larger governmental powers. Depending on the situation, the boomerang can change; if the abuse is on negative rights the boomerang emphasizes legality, if positive rights the boomerang emphasizes critical state change. This multidirectional boomerang would then be able to encompass all forms of rights