Lankan Wela Videos — Sri

Section B — Short Answer (30 marks) Six questions, each 5 marks, expected answer length 80–150 words.

Option 1 — Cultural Representation and Identity: Analyze how Sri Lankan wela videos construct and circulate rural identity domestically and internationally. Address historical tropes, power dynamics (who produces vs. who’s represented), language use, and consequences for local communities (tourism, commodification, stigma). Use at least 5 video examples across platforms and include at least 3 secondary sources (academic or credible media). sri lankan wela videos

Total duration: 3 hours Total marks: 100 Section B — Short Answer (30 marks) Six

Option 2 — Ethics, Policy, and Platform Governance: Critically examine the ethical issues and platform governance challenges around Sri Lankan wela videos that depict private property, labor, or minors. Propose a policy brief (max 400 words appended) with 5 actionable recommendations for platforms and 5 for local content creators/communities to safeguard rights and representation. Propose a policy brief (max 400 words appended)