Question

explain the meaning of majoritism as practice in Sri Lanka​

Answer 1

Answer:

Majoritarianism is a method practised in Sri Lanka even now. This is a particular type of statergy used by the government or any organisation to establish supremacy of any linguistic, social, cultural community in one country, state or confederation. the govt was not against the sinhala speaking buddhists. the govt adopted various measures to establish Sinhala supremacy, this steps adopted by the govt was known as majoritarianism.

Answer 2

Majoritarianism is defined as a believe, that states that the majority community should be able to rule a country in whichever way it wants, regardless of the wishes, needs and the interests of the minority...

• In 1956, an act was passed in Sri Lanka to recognise Sinhala as the only official language, thus, disregarding Tamil...
• The governments followed preferential policies, that favoured Sinhala... applicants for university positions, and government jobs...
• A new Constitution stipulated that the state shall protect and foster Buddhism...

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