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Title
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Plantation Politics
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Description
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The Tamil plantation workers in Sri Lanka endure systemic racism and exploitation stemming from their historical role as indentured laborers brought by the British for tea plantations. After Sri Lanka's independence, successive governments entrenched discrimination through citizenship laws, disenfranchising these workers and rendering them stateless. Economic policies under the UNP led to further marginalization, with Sinhalese workers prioritized for jobs and resources. Communal violence exacerbated their plight, sparking a sense of solidarity with indigenous Tamils. Despite minor concessions, plantation workers remain trapped in a cycle of poverty and segregation, with inadequate social and welfare support.
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Format
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Pdf
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Language
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English
Plantation Politics