Browsing Tag: Roles

The recent gang rape of a female student in New Delhi brought to light the violence women there can face. But at the same time, a growing number of Indian women are enjoying unprecedented opportunities.

Mata Khivi ji has given us the best example of an independent woman. She had clarity, determination and devotion. She was supportive and accepting but independent at the same time.

Grandmothers around the world are famous for spoiling their grandchildren. But being a good Grandmother is about much more than spoiling the children...

We need to stop fearing that our child is not responsible enough to take Amrit or ready to live up to the Khalsa name. Teach them and trust them to do the right thing. It is wrong to force a child to take Amrit and it is also a crime to stop them from taking Amrit.

When we inspire others and uplift them we also get the chance to create our own identity.

Mata Sulakhni Ji was one of the first role models for all the Sikh women to come on how to be good wife. Mata Ji taught us to keep our families united, to trust our husbands and be independent all at the same time.

Michele Gibson sees marriage from a different angle

How can we work to expand the options, pathways, and possibilities for Sikh women?