PhD research into British Sikhs (18-30) currently underway
A PhD Research project studying the transmission of Sikhism among young British Sikhs (18-30) is currently underway.The three year project being which began in October 2008 is being undertaken by Doctoral Researcher Jasjit Singh, supervised by Professor Kim Knott and Dr Sean McLoughlin of the University of Leeds. The project is part of the AHRC and ESRC funded Religion and Society programme, and is the only project in this programme specifically on Sikhs.
The project is being run in collaboration with BECAS, the Bradford Educational and Cultural Association of Sikhs, and seeks to investigate:
- What understanding do British Sikhs in the age range 18-30 have of Sikhism?
- What drives young British Sikhs to organise and attend Sikhism related events?
- What sources of authority do young British Sikhs draw on?
- How do young British Sikh acquire their knowledge of Sikh tradition, belief and practice?
Having recently passed the first year of the project successfully, Jasjit has put together an online survey to gather data regarding British Sikhs (18-30) and would appreciate it if those who qualify could fill this survey in.
The survey URL is here. Thank you for participating!
Further details about the project can be found on the project website.
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Great Project - Keep it up
I would like to know how many youth believe in Gurus and their message to help those who are less fortunate than us. We should believe in the Core values of Sikhisms NOT in rituals.
Guru Nanak objected to wear Janeo because it was a ritual and served no real purpose. In the same way, insisting to wear Kirpan is like Janeo as it serve no purpose. If you wish to protect yourself or others then you should carry an Automatic Sten Gun.
Insisting to eat lunger on a dirty floor is another ritual. Especially in the west, people don't want to eat in germ ridden floors and carprts of a langar hall.