Question

What is majoritarinsm? How was it increase the feeling of alienation among sri lanka tamils? Explain with examples. Plzzzz Ans...

Answer 1

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.

The majoritarian concept has increased the strong feelings of alienation among Sri Lankan Tamils because of the series of majoritarian measures adopted by the democratically elected government in Sri Lanka.
A series of majoritarian measures were adopted by the democratically elected government in Sri Lanka after its independence in 1948 to establish Sinhala Supremacy.
(i) In 1956 an Act was passed to recognise Sinhala as the only official language thus disregarding Tamil.
(ii) The Government followed preferential policies that favoured Sinhala applicants for university positions and government jobs.

(iii) A new constitution advocated that the state shall protect and foster Buddhism.

Answer 2

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$MAJORITARIANISM$ is a belief that the majority community should rule the country in its own way by disregarding the wishes and needs of the minority.

When Sri Lanka emerged as an independent country in 1948, the leaders of Sinhala community tried to dominate over the government by virtue of their majority.

In order to establish their supremacy they took some "$majoritarian\:measures$" which were as follows :-

1⏩ In 1956, an Act was passed which declared Sinhala as the only official language, thus disregarding Tamil.

2⏩ Preferences were given to Sinhala applicants for university positions and government jobs.

3⏩ A new constitution stipulated that the state shall protect and promote Buddhism.