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Hidden in Plain Sight: Caste in Sri Lankan politics and society

04 Jul 2016 by Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA) Caste politics continue to dominate many aspects of Sri Lankan society. From accessing basic services, vote banks, political patronage to marriage, caste plays a determining role. Policy reforms such as universal suffrage, free education and healthcare, and prohibition of caste based discrimination, along with liberalisation and globalisation […]