Ornaments for the Soul By Ravin Kaur The expectations of women in our Sikh and Punjabi community are endless: from behavior to clothing, from cooking to cleaning, from careers and child raising. One in particular I have noticed is that…
Ornaments for the Soul By Ravin Kaur The expectations of women in our Sikh and Punjabi community are endless: from behavior to clothing, from cooking to cleaning, from careers and child raising. One in particular I have noticed is that…
This article is part of Kaur Life’s Black Lives Matter series created by Kaur Life board members and project advisors. Be sure to check out all of the articles. Article 1: Should Sikhs Care About Black Lives Matter? Article 2:…
“You’ve never cut your hair? Not even a trim? No way…it’s so short!” A phrase I heard my whole life. By some genetic quirk, I was born with thick ringlets that barely reach my shoulder blades. It was hard for…
Making it as a Sikh woman in the art world is not easy. There’s the professional glass ceiling, family expectations, cultural norms, and a lack of precedence. But despite these challenges, Sikh women are making a name for themselves through…
“I left feeling invigorated and inspired!” “There were so many awesome Kaurs in one room! It was amazing!” “I can’t wait for the next conference!” This was the general sentiment of those who attended this year’s SAFAR Sikh Feminist Research…