Change and Continuity: Sri Lankan Women Through the Ages

Sri Lankan women have played a crucial role in developing and shaping that country's national identity, history and culture. They were not a monolithic group but different in so many disparate ways like religion, ethnicity, language caste and race. Their history is the story of challenges and transformation. Adding to this socio-cultural milieu was the introduction of European colonialism, languages, customs and traditions. Although they have come a long way, their struggle for equality and freedom is continuing. They, in spite of changes and developments of the last several decades continue to suffer many inequalities and indignities.As a result, they continue to play a subordinate role in both public and privae spheres of life.

Pagina's: 232, Hardcover, Notion Press