WOMEN IN SIKHISM - It’s time to confront the gap between our ideals and how we live them.

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Feb 14, 2017
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Since the 15th century, Sikh history has recorded the role of women, portraying them as equal in service, devotion, sacrifice, and bravery to men.

Examples of women's moral dignity, service, and self-sacrifice are common in the Sikh tradition.

Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Panj piyare.

However, gender equality has been difficult to achieve in practice due to heavy pressure from social, cultural practices.

We Sikhs like to talk a great deal about women’s equality. But even the famous women in our history are defined in relation to their men.

Even today, Sikh girls are told they’re fully equal, and yet many are expected to carry out traditional gender roles — with few role models to suggest otherwise.

It’s time to confront the gap between our ideals and how we live them.

It's time to bring change and eradicate harmful traditional practices affecting young girls and women's mental, spiritual and social development, in the Sikh society.