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Sikhism: Marriage and the Family

Sikh opposition to gender prejudice

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Overview

Ang 473 on women, equality in worship, Bibi Jagir Kaur and the SGPC, disputes over women's roles at the Harmandir Sahib, dowry, selective abortion of girls, and the Rahit Maryada on veiling.

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What are gender prejudice and gender discrimination, which Sikh teaching opposes?

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What does Ang 473 teach about women?

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Why is Ang 473 important in Sikh opposition to sexism?

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  1. 1

    What are gender prejudice and gender discrimination, which Sikh teaching opposes?

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    Gender prejudice means judging a person unfairly because of their sex. Gender discrimination means treating them unfairly because of it.

  2. 2

    What does Ang 473 teach about women?

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    Ang 473, by Guru Nanak, asks why women should be called inferior when kings are born of them. Man is born of woman and cannot exist without her.

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    Why is Ang 473 important in Sikh opposition to sexism?

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    Ang 473 shows Guru Nanak challenging the low status of women in his society. Sikhs quote it to argue that sexism has no place in the faith.

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    How does Sikh practice oppose gender discrimination in worship?

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    Women may read from the Guru Granth Sahib, perform kirtan and serve as granthis. Women may be among the five who conduct Amrit Sanskar.

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    Who is Bibi Jagir Kaur?

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    Bibi Jagir Kaur became the first woman president of the SGPC in 1999. The SGPC manages the historic gurdwaras of Punjab.

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    What is the SGPC?

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    The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee manages the most important gurdwaras in Punjab. The committee was formed in 1920.

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