a social hierarchy, dividing people in society

the unfair treatment of a people and groups based on a part of their identity such as sex, race or religion

all people having the same rights and opportunities

the living Guru and main source of authority for Sikhs; a collection of writings from the ten Gurus and other important writers

Society at the time of Guru Nanak

Religious education

Women in Sikhi

The Sikh diaspora and identity

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?

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

References to forced marriage, violence against women and girls.

Depiction or discussion of sexual violence

that they should not take part in religion

What did Guru Nanak do when he saw violence from the Mughal rulers?

What happened when Guru Nanak was put in prison?

a collection of teachings from Sikh gurus

What does the Guru Granth Sahib teach Sikhs today?

Guru Nanak spoke out against the {{}} system because it treated people unfairly.

What does the story of Lalo and Malik Bhago teach?

Why do Sikhs help in the langar (free kitchen)?

What do Sikhs believe happens if they live a good life?

Mukti is the final {{}} for many Sikhs. It means that the soul joins Waheguru.

The Sikh dharma began with {{}} Nanak, the first Sikh teacher.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Society at the time of Guru Nanak

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.