India is going through a pleasant convulsion. Fathers across India are tweeting selfies with their daughters to make Indians realize that girls are as precious as boys.
Nannies, housekeepers and other low income women often bear the burden. How can we fight systemic barriers to ensure that all women can grow together?
“Sikhs have always come forward to help women in distress. There are so many instances in history that show how Sikhs sacrificed their lives to protect the honour and dignity of women,” Jathedar Gurbachan Singh said.
This outlet hopes to provide a space where Kaurs can express their ideas, share stories, and learn more about their Sikh culture to empower themselves.
Of the countless sakhis told to me during my childhood, I don’t recall a single powerful one about a Sikh woman. Neglected was the role of Mai Bhago in shaping my Panth and serving my Guru...
[VIDEO] "Mothers do urge to keep their child from right and wrong, to lead them on the right path. That's the Sikhi that Mata Sahib Kaur gives to us and that's what our mothers give to us now in today's world."
I will not stand for anyone who judges a sister due to her looks.I will not stand for anyone telling her she is not a Kaur.I will not stand for anyone telling her she cannot be happy with herself.
The following photos of Sikh women are from 1890 to the 1930s. If you have old photos of Sikh women that you'd like to share, send them to [email protected]! To see other vintage photos...
This endearing village makes a conscious effort to save girl children and the green cover at the same time, by planting 111 trees every time a girl is born. A brilliant exercise in eco-feminism, this should inspire India and the rest of the world.
Oftentimes, women’s contributions are overlooked because, for the most part, it is men who write history. In India, women of the Sikh faith have fought, ruled, taught and served for centuries.