The Vol. 31/32, Nos. 1 & 2 - June-December 2008/2009 issue of the Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences is published by the National Science Foundation. Articles included in this issue are - Reflections on change and challenges for higher education – by Chandra Gunawardena. Effectiveness of an educational intervention on sexual and reproductive health education Directed at school teachers in the Kalutara District – by R. Hettiarachchi, S. Sivayogan and P. Gnanissara. Metacognitive writing strategies of Sri Lankan secondary school children – by Godwin Kodituwakku Longing for equal status: Impact of housing interventions on identity and status of Indian origin Tamil re-settlers from two selected plantations in Sri Lanka. Beyond the glass ceiling: Participation in decision making in the public domain – by Swarna Jayaweera, Chandra Gunawardena and Indika Edirisinghe.