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The
data on Sri Lanka indicates that the position of the Sri
Lankan woman is, in many respects, more advanced than that
of her South Asian sisters. It also indicates that the majority
of women work both within and outside the home, thus making
an economic contribution of the community. ‘Integrating
Women into Development’ has been a popular slogan
not only during the UN Decade for women but even after it.
The vast majority of women have been in fact active in the
economy. It is only a small percentage of the female population
of the country that depends on male ‘breadwinners’.
In certain limited areas of socio-economic
activity Sri Lankan women receive egalitarian treatment
in the family, in the community, and through the legal system.
However, in other areas, discrimination continues to exist.
This paper will evaluate the Sri Lankan legal culture, and
legal framework, and show the areas of ambivalence and contradiction
in regard to women’s economic rights. Unless a consistent
legal framework and a supportive legal culture are developed
in Sri Lanka, it will not be possible to mobilise the law
in giving equitable treatment to women in their role as
economic producers.
Table of Contents:
- The Legal Culture
- The Legal Framework
- Conclusion
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