The Sikh diaspora and identity
I can explain the meaning of Sikh diaspora and the importance of identity for Sikhs living in Britain today.
The Sikh diaspora and identity
I can explain the meaning of Sikh diaspora and the importance of identity for Sikhs living in Britain today.
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Key learning points
- There are Sikhs living all around the world, the largest population is in India, followed by Canada and Britain.
- Data shows many British Sikhs identify as 'British Sikh' showing how important this identity is.
- There are Sikhs represented in Britain in the House of Parliament.
- Sikhs may proudly demonstrate both their national and religious heritage. For example, by supporting the Khanda poppy.
Keywords
Census - an official count or survey, especially of a population
Diaspora - a group of people who leave their home country and live in different parts of the world
Gurdwara - a Sikh place of worship, where people gather to pray, learn, and share meals together
Identity - a person's character or personality
Common misconception
The Sikh diaspora are all immigrants from the Punjab region, now in India and Pakistan.
The Sikh diaspora includes many people from countries in East Africa e.g. Uganda.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1. Nanak taught that women and men are both created by God and should be treated equally.
Q2.Mai Bhago became the first Sikh woman to lead soldiers in a .
Q3.What did Guru Amar Das do to promote equality?
Q4.Guru Nanak’s sister, , played an important role in shaping his views on equality.
Q5.What is the purpose of the British Sikh Report?
Q6.Sikh women are not as involved as men in religious life.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the key words with their descriptions.
an official count or survey of a population
a group of people living outside their home country
a person’s character or sense of self