Question

Examine the majoritarianism measures taken by Shrilankan government in favour of Sinhalas

Answer 1

srilanka attained its independence in 1945.

sinhala communities adopted majaritarion measures to establish sinhala supremacy .

preferential policies favoured sinhalpa applicants for university positions and government jobs.

this increased the feeling of alienation among srilankan tamils.

they felt that none of the sinhala leaders were sensitive to their language and culture.

they felt that government gave them equal representation but denied them in getting jobs and other opportunities .

this lead to the increase in distance between two communities.

it soon turned into widespread conflict.

as a result civil war began.