Feminism, nationalism, and labour in post-civil war Northern Province of Sri Lanka. Issue 1 (2nd January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sarvananthan, Muttukrishna; Suresh, Jeyapraba; Alagarajah, Anushani
• Is Part Of: Development in practice. Volume 27:Issue 1(2017)
• Page Start: 122
• Page End: 128
• Publication Date: 2017-01-02
• Subjects: Labour and livelihoods -- Gender and diversity -- Conflict and reconstruction -- Aid – Development policies -- South Asia; Technical assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Economic assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; 338.91091724
• DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2017.1257566
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0961-4524

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This viewpoint highlights the paradox of low labour force participation and high unemployment among women at a time of growing educational levels of women in the former conflict-affected Northern Province of Sri Lanka. It highlights the rise of ethno-feminism and sub-nationalism that undermine what few opportunities open up for women in terms of employment and livelihood opportunities, thereby weakening the peacebuilding efforts of various stakeholders.