PrabhjeetDaffu Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Hi everyone, I just joined this site and I'd like to know the truth on this question: Is there gender equality in sikh/punjabi families? I know in Sikhi all men and women are to be treated as the same, but I am talking about real everyday families. I'd like to hear your stories and opinions. Thank You. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsingh101 Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Is there gender equality in sikh/punjabi families? The straight answer is no. Many families have patriarchal set ups; however matriarchal set ups are not unknown either. Girls are considered a possible liability in terms of dishonor to the family via sexual activity by some families. Given the emerging cases of rampant sexual abuse of Sikh girls there is arguably some merit towards a protective stance towards vulnerable females for their own protection. All that being said, many Sikh girls (in my opinion) are generally given a LOT more freedom than other asian counterparts. I mean a Panjabi Sikh girl 'out on the town' is not an unusual sight in London. On the flip side some backward-arse families are highly controlling of girls and interestingly, the root cause of this is often an old matriarch. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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