Labouring to learn
Labouring to learn1998
About this book
Sri Lanka is hailed internationally for its high standards of education despite rather modest levels of economic growth. Much of this achievement has been underpinned by economic revenues generated by the labours of the plantation community whose own achievements in education fell well below the national norm. In recent years, however, educational participation among this community has increased. Why, and how?
A day in the life of Vickneswari provides the starting-point for an analysis of educational progress among the Tamil plantation community.
Details
- First published
- 1998
- OL Work ID
- OL1919003W
Subjects
Economic aspectsEconomic aspects of PlantationsEducationEducation and stateHistoryPlantation workersPlantationsPolitics and governmentTamil (Indic people)Plantation lifeSri lanka, politics and governmentInternational economic relationsRegionalismRegional economic disparities