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Opposing Views Of Sikh Women

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The Sikh Gurus supported equality to women and respected them. Women are allowed to be a part in social, religious, and contribute equally as a man is. The Gurus taught men that women are equal and have the same rights as them. The Guru views both genders equally. Sikh women have the same opportunities as men and do not need to be born as a man to get these opportunities. Sikh women can be priests, do religious service, and can lead the prayers at the Gurdwara. A Sikh women can join any congregation that she would like and should not feel discrimination. Sikh women also can baptize others to become a Sikh. For example, Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s wife, Mata Sahib Kaur did the preparations of the Panj Pyare, which are the Five Beloved Ones who formed Khalsa. Another example is, Mata Khivi was dedicated to her social work. Mata Gujri, Mata Sahib Kaur, Mai Bhago, Mai Sada Kaur, Muharani Jind Kaur, and Maharani Sahib Kaur were all a part in politics and war affairs of …show more content…

However, in reality women in India are treated badly and are not respected. The man is in charge, controls the house, and thinks he is better than his wife. In Punjab, many girls are not viewed as a good and this is a big issue. Many babies are being aborted because they are girls. I sometimes do not understand how our population will be balanced because if there are enough Sikh women then how are Sikh men going to find their future wife? Whenever there is a family problem going on most Sikh women will keep it to themselves. They do not seek for help because of the embarrassment from the community and that the family name will be ruined as well as their reputation of not knowing how to stay with her family. If a Sikh woman was raped or beaten by a man they will keep quiet and receive no support from their families. Sikh women are victims without anyone on their side to help

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