Agricultural intensification in the dry zone of Sri Lanka. Impacts on farming practices, welfare and women's work

Abstract

This article deals with the impacts of the intensification process on the physical environment, farming practices, women's work and household welfare. Our findings suggest a modification of Boserup's theoretical views. The fieldwork was carried out during the Maha season 1985–86 in Balaharuwa Grama Sewaka Division, Moncragala District, Sri Lanka.