On Being a Sikh Woman
Guest blogged by Neesha Meminger
Admin note: In an effort to further cultivate the conversation on Faith and Feminism within the Sikh community, panelists from the Open Heart/Closed Fist event in NYC will share their thoughts with us. To learn more about the panel, please read Sikh Women Speak...
Sada Safar
Guest blogged by Adi Shakti Kaur
For as long as I can remember, I can envision the imprints of patriarchy within the Guruduaras (Sikh spaces of worship). The Guru, was more than sacred scriptures; more than a living embodiment of the ‘word’; more than a Guru, who took us from darkness to light; but...
The Roar of a Lioness: Sikh Women in the Diaspora
Posted by Sundari in Activism, Art, Canada, Events, History, Human Rights, Media, Sikhi, USA, Women on 04 20th, 2011 | 8 Comments
Our mothers and grandmothers would be proud. If we take a moment to pause, we’ll see the amazing mobilization that is occurring in the diaspora around Sikh women’s issues, particularly by youth. I’m not quite sure if it is a legit rise in websites or events or whether we are simply...
Is there political utility in Sikh The[a]logy?
Guest blogged by Tarnjit Kaur
This essay was written as an introduction to ‘Sikhism and Gender Equality: Where do you See Yourself?,’ an event to be held in Ontario Saturday, April 2nd at 6 pm. All are welcome to attend.
Motivated by the empowering message of Sikh theology, Sikhi, Sikh history...
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8th each year and is a major day of global celebration for the economic, political and social achievements of women. We have previously posted about well known examples of women in our history who have made huge contributions to Sikhi. Perhaps...
Why Sikhs Need More Female Granthis
Posted by Jodha in Sikhi on 06 8th, 2009 | 7 Comments
Many eons ago, my friend Mewa Singh wrote:
Most Sikh organizations’ backbone tend to be its Kaurs.[link]
[As a side note, kaptaan, where did you go?] I definitely second that thought. A common lament that I often hear from some Sikh men is that somehow Sikh women are somehow lacking in terms of...
Gurmat Gian Group: An Interview With One Of Its Members
Last week, I posted on the Gurmat Gian Group’s performance of classical keertan. This all Sikh women’s group, expect for a tabla player, is based in Ludhiana, Punjab. This week, I wanted to share a brief interview with one of its members, Keerat Kaur.
1. How did you come to join the Gurmat Gian...
