Talk:Social class in Sri Lanka

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Proposed merger with Caste System of Sri Lanka[edit]

I propose that we get rid of the article talking about the caste system in Sri Lanka simply because the modern island no longer has a caste system - it's strange to devote an entire article about a caste system that doesn't exist. Instead, it would be better to merge it and to discuss how the caste system has evolved into a modern society. Hindianu (talk) 18:50, 12 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

@Hindianu: I agree. Both articles are basically very similar in topic, but an article on Social Class covers everything while one on caste does not. With a merger we can write a much better article.--Blackknight12 (talk) 11:45, 14 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

I do not agree. Social class and caste system is not the same. Social class is mostly based on economy, whereas the caste system is based on kinship, endagomy etc. I request taking this first at WT:INB or at WT:SRI LANKA before making any huge edits. Xenani (talk) 08:51, 22 November 2018 (UTC).[reply]

I agree with moving the article. My personal reasoning is that the caste system does not openly exist on the island and therefore it has morphed into something else that is poorly described in academia - I would state that the island still has class related topics to discuss but the caste system does not exist. Sweatisoftheessence (talk) 11:48, 20 December 2018 (UTC)[reply]