Majoritarianism in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka gained its independence in 1948. To create Sinhala dominance, the freely elected government enacted several majoritarian (the view that the majority group ought to be capable to rule the nation) measures. An act was enacted in 1956 to recognize Sinhala as the sole legal language, ignoring Tamil.
The Sri Lankan Tamils believed that the constitution and government policies refused them equitable democratic rights, prejudiced against them in employment prospects, and disregarded their concerns. As a consequence, tensions between the Sinhala and Tamil populations have grown over time. By the 1980s, several political organizations had emerged in support of a separate Tamil Eelam (state). The dispute between the two groups quickly escalated into a Civil War. Thousands of people from both communities died in this war. The civil conflict has had a devastating impact on the country’s social, cultural, and economic existence. It came to an end in 2009.
Power Sharing Class 10 Civics Notes Chapter 1
Power Sharing Class 10 Civics Notes Chapter 1 is about the journey of democracy that we began last year. In a democracy, no single instrument of government has absolute authority. Thoughtful distribution of authority among the legislative, administration, and judiciary is critical to the formation of democracy. This part kicks off with two narratives from Sri Lanka and Belgium. Both of these narratives focus on how democracies manage power-sharing requests. The tales lead to some broad inferences about the importance of power-sharing in democratic societies. In this chapter, we’ll also learn about the various types of power sharing.
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Table of Content
- 1. Story of Belgium
- 2. Story of Sri Lanka
- 3. Majoritarianism in Sri Lanka
- 4. Accommodation in Belgium
- 5. Why is Power Sharing Desirable?
- 6. Forms of Power Sharing
Board |
CBSE |
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Textbook |
NCERT, Democratic Politics |
Class |
10 |
Subject |
Civics, Social Science |
Chapter |
1 |
Chapter Name |
Political Parties |
Category |
Notes |
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