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1. Power - Sharing

Power-sharing is a fundamental aspect of democracies, allowing for a more equitable distribution of authority among various groups and levels of government. The chapter explores how different countries, specifically Belgium and Sri Lanka, handle the demands for power-sharing in the context of their diverse populations. Through examining these cases, it highlights the benefits of such arrangements in preventing conflict and promoting social stability.

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Sections

  • 1

    Power Sharing

    This section discusses the concept of power-sharing in democracies, illustrated through the contrasting cases of Belgium and Sri Lanka.

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  • 1.1

    Belgium And Sri Lanka

    This section discusses power-sharing in democracies through the contrasting examples of Belgium and Sri Lanka, highlighting the importance of accommodating diverse communities.

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  • 1.2

    Majoritarianism In Sri Lanka

    This section explores the concept of majoritarianism in Sri Lanka, detailing how the Sinhala majority's policies led to the systematic alienation of the Tamil minority, contrasting it with Belgium's power-sharing approach.

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  • 1.3

    Accommodation In Belgium

    The Belgian Model illustrates the importance of power-sharing in diverse democracies, highlighting how Belgium's careful arrangements differ from the majoritarian approach taken by Sri Lanka.

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  • 1.4

    Why Power Sharing Is Desirable?

    This section explores lessons from the power-sharing experiences of Belgium and Sri Lanka, illustrating the importance of accommodating diverse identities in democratic governance.

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  • 1.5

    Forms Of Power-Sharing

    This section discusses various forms of power-sharing in democracies, using examples from Belgium and Sri Lanka to illustrate the dynamics and implications of such arrangements.

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  • 1.6

    Examples Of Power Sharing

    This section discusses power-sharing models in Belgium and Sri Lanka, emphasizing their impact on democracy and community relations.

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  • 1.7

    Exercises

    This section discusses the significance of power-sharing in democracies, illustrated through examples from Belgium and Sri Lanka.

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What we have learnt

  • Power-sharing can help avoi...
  • Belgium's constitution emph...
  • Sri Lanka's failure to acco...

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