Question

What is majoritarianism? How has it increased the
feelings of alienation among Sri Lankan Tamils?
Explain with examples.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Majoritarianism is a traditional political philosophy or agenda that asserts that a majority (sometimes categorized by religion, language, social class, or some other identifying factor) of the population is entitled to a certain degree of primacy in society, and has the right to make decisions that affect the society.

Answer 2

Explanation:

(i) The Tamils felt alienated. No respect or recognition was given to their language, culture and religion.

(ii) They began a struggle for equality in jobs, entry to the university, recognition of their language and culture.

(iii) Slowly the conflict changed into a demand for regional autonomy.