Table des matières
4. Context: setting the stage
- 4.1 The Sri Lankan Civil War and the current “post-conflict” environment
- 4.2 The missing “real” narratives of female heads of households in the north
- 4.3 Female heads of households – an especially vulnerable group?
- 4.4 An overview of state-led “reconstruction” efforts
- 4.4.1 A new type of militarization
- 4.4.2 Entrenchment of Sinhalese-Buddhist dominance in the north
- 4.4.3 “Painting a new picture”
- 4.4.4 Repression of freedom of expression
- 4.4.5 Restrictions on the work of NGOs
5. Key vulnerabilities of FHHs in the north and the role of the state
- 5.1 Economic vulnerabilities
- 5.1.1 Loss of assets during conflict
- 5.1.2 Lack of decent employment
- 5.1.3 Rising living costs
- 5.1.4 High costs of children’s education
- 5.1.5 Lack of compensation or assistance for FHHs
- 5.2 Physical vulnerabilities: ill health
- 5.3 Physical vulnerabilities: fear of attack
- 5.3.1 Military presence
- 5.3.2 Insecure housing
- 5.4 Psycho-social vulnerabilities
- 5.5 FHHs: Victims of patriarchal culture and the state?
6. Responses of FHHs: a diversity of strategies
- 6.1 Construction of livelihood opportunities
- 6.1.1 Accessing alternative support sources
- 6.2 The role of family networks / kinship structures
- 6.3 Everyday practices of solidarity and resistance
- 6.3.1 Information gathering and strategic use
- 6.3.2 Informal community gatherings
- 6.3.3 Silence
- 6.3.4 Maintaining a low profile
- 6.3.5 “Rumor-mongering”
- 6.4 Normalization of horrific events
- 6.4.1 Humour as a response mechanism
- 6.4.2 Apathy towards government actions
- 6.4.3 “Home” as a source of strength