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Language as a Tool of Reconciliation and Ethnic Harmony: A Case Study of Sri Lanka

Cooperation for a Peaceful and Sustainable World Part 1

ISBN: 978-1-78190-335-3, eISBN: 978-1-78190-336-0

Publication date: 12 December 2012

Abstract

This article focuses on an analysis of common understandings of the terms “conflict” and “conflict resolution,” giving examples of differing types of conflict. The article then brings to light specific examples from Sri Lanka of ethnic conflict, as a case study. It discusses how language itself should be seen as a human right, as language plays a huge part in empowering members of society and in their ability to contribute to issues of public concern by raising public awareness. Language, conflict resolution, and ethnic harmony are therefore inextricably linked.

Citation

Jayaweera, P.D. (2012), "Language as a Tool of Reconciliation and Ethnic Harmony: A Case Study of Sri Lanka", Bo, C., Chatterji, M. and Chaoyan, H. (Ed.) Cooperation for a Peaceful and Sustainable World Part 1 (Contributions to Conflict Management, Peace Economics and Development, Vol. 20 Part 1), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 93-115. https://doi.org/10.1108/S1572-8323(2012)0000020007

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