Harini Amarasuriya, Sri Lanka's Prime Minister, realized a significant shift during a parliamentary session where a male colleague acknowledged the need to recognize the care economy for increasing women's workforce participation. This moment signified a breakthrough in discussions often limited to activists and marginalized gender issues. Following a political upheaval that removed a longstanding elite, Sri Lanka is experiencing a democratic revival, leading to opportunities for women and promises of a more equal society amid economic stabilization efforts.
A male colleague expressed that Sri Lanka could not increase women's workforce participation without recognizing the care economy, exciting Dr. Amarasuriya with its significance.
Dr. Amarasuriya described the moment as thrilling, indicating progress in government conversations about recognizing women's contributions and the care economy.
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