| ID | 090214 |
| Title Proper | Eastern Muslims of Sri Lanka |
| Other Title Information | special problems and solutions |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Imtiyaz, A R M |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Conflict in Sri Lanka between the Tamils and the Sinhalese brought the Eastern Muslims into the crossfire. Muslim elites and politicians generally cooperate with the Sinhalese ruling class. Such cohabitation irritated the Tamils. Since 1985, relations between the Tamils and the Muslims in the Eastern region have become strained, and Muslims claimed they have some problems to be solved. This study attempts to identify some special problems of the Eastern Muslims. A questionnaire on the special problems of the Eastern Muslims was distributed to the Eastern youth, students, unemployed Muslims and farmers. The population of the target group was selected randomly. More than 150 questionnaires were issued with a 75 percent response rate. Interviews were also conducted on the phone with an educated section of the Eastern Muslims. This study also suggests solutions to the protracted ethno-political conflict based on power sharing. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol. 44, No. 4; Aug 2009: p.407-427 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol. 44, No. 4; Aug 2009: p.407-427 |
| Key Words | Consociationalism ; Divided Societies ; Ethnic Relations ; Mobilization ; Modernization ; Power Sharing |