an official count or survey, especially of a population

a group of people who leave their home country and live in different parts of the world

a Sikh place of worship, where people gather to pray, learn, and share meals together

The Sikh diaspora and identity

Religious education

Society at the time of Guru Nanak

Women in Sikhi

The importance of the kirpan to Sikhs

Singh, Kaur as social levellers

Sewa: Selfless service

In this unit pupils study in depth at the idea of equality and service in Sikhi. Beginning through a study of Guru Nanak they will learn of his critique of Indian society. They will look at further stories to see how the fight for justice is central to Sikh identity historically and today.

Social justice: how might Sikhs promote equality?

an official count or survey of a population

a group of people living outside their home country

Match the key words with their descriptions.

Where is the largest Sikh population located?

True – all Sikhs outside Punjab come from India or Pakistan.

True – Sikhs only moved from Punjab during British rule.

False – many Sikhs also come from countries like Uganda.

The Sikh diaspora are all immigrants from the Punjab region (now in India and Pakistan).

What percentage of people in England and Wales identify as Sikh?

It is only a place for religious worship.

It helps Sikhs connect with their community and identity.

What is the significance of the gurdwara for British Sikhs?

It is common for Sikhs to wear a Khanda {{}} to honour Sikh soldiers who died in the World Wars.

{{}} Nanak taught that women and men are both created by God and should be treated equally.

Mai Bhago became the first Sikh woman to lead soldiers in a {{}}.

Introduced pangat, where all sit and eat together.

What did Guru Amar Das do to promote equality?

Guru Nanak’s sister, {{}}, played an important role in shaping his views on equality.

To collect views and data about Sikh life in the UK.

What is the purpose of the British Sikh Report?

False – Sikh women have always played important roles.

Sikh women are not as involved as men in religious life.

The Sikh diaspora and identity

Lesson outcome