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From Feudalism to Egalitarianism in Sri Lanka

Rainfall zones of Sri Lanka. Statistics. 65,525 sq kmPopulation ~20 millionSinhala, Tamil

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From Feudalism to Egalitarianism in Sri Lanka

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    1. From Feudalism to Egalitarianism in Sri Lanka Ranjan Ramasamy

    3. Rainfall zones of Sri Lanka

    5. LEGENDARY HISTORY Earliest reference in legends - Skanda Purana or the rise and fall of a titan overthrown by Hindu god Skanda. A shrine to god Skanda persists in Kataragama in the South-East. In the later Ramayana – the kidnapping of Queen Sita by Ravana and the destruction of Lanka by Rama. Place names such as Sita-ela, Sita-waka persist to this day in the central hills.

    6. HISTORY Taprobane to Greeks and Romans. Derived probably from the river Tamraparni on the opposite Indian coast. Serendib to Arabs from Sihala + Dwipa [island]. Early history recorded later in written chronicles such as the Mahavamsa and Chulavamsa written by Buddhist [Sinhalese] clergy. But also South Indian Tamil writings [lesser consideration given]. Subsequent reliance on stone inscriptions and archaeological artefacts.

    8. Present day rice harvesting

    9. Early Kingdoms

    18. Advent of European Powers

    21. Independence

    22. Sinhala Only

    23. Origins of the LTTE

    24. Forest Cover 1965 to 1992

    25. Peace ?

    28. Feudal factors The constitution Family hegamony in political parties e.g. the Bandaranaikes in the PA Disregard for human dignity and rights Government attitude to citizens still feudalistic/colonial Corruption and usurpation of justice Courts are not sufficiently responsive to citizens Education? responsibility, independent thinking

    29. Egalitarian Factors Mass media, IT, and travel?modern values Free education International [European] involvement Resurgent use of English Declining influence of conservative aspects of Buddhism Proliferation of non-governmental organisations on human rights/freedoms

    30. Perceptions of Global Trends Trade liberalisation- Multinationals vis-ŕ-vis Traditional Production Low investment?S&T marginalisation Vested interest of arms suppliers. Indian socio-political impact Islamic fundamentalism?Muslims Centralisation of global military power in the US and materialism replacing traditional Christian values.

    31. EU as an European club with economic and military arms [ NATO?]

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