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This book brings a broad, holistic approach to the study of the
phenomena of the global Sikh community referred to collectively as
the Panth. With contributions by an interdisciplinary range of
experts the volume provides insight into current debates and
discussions around Sikh identity in the twenty-first century. It
examines the terms Sikh, Sikhism and 'Sikhi' and considers how
those 'outside of the margins' fit into larger definitions of the
wider Panth. Both the secular and religious dimensions of being a
Sikh are explored and lived experience is a central theme
throughout. The chapters engage with issues of authority and
diversity as well as representation as Sikhs become increasingly
settled and active within their diasporic locales. The book
includes a variety of case studies and makes a valuable
contribution to the growing field of Sikh studies.
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Sikhism (Hardcover, New)
Doris R Jakobsh
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This volume offers a comprehensive overview of Sikhism, which
originated in India's Punjab region five hundred years ago. As the
numbers of Sikhs settling outside of India continues to grow, it is
necessary to examine this religion both in its Indian context and
as an increasingly global tradition. While acknowledging the
centrality of history and text in understanding the main tenets of
Sikhism, Doris Jakobsh highlights the religion's origins and
development as a living spiritual tradition in communities around
the world. She pays careful attention to particular events,
movements, and individuals that have contributed to important
changes within the tradition and challenges stereotypical notions
of Sikh homogeneity and stasis, addressing the plurality of
identities within the Sikh tradition, both historically and within
the contemporary milieu. Extensive attention is paid to the role of
women as well as the dominant social and kinship structures
undergirding Punjabi Sikh society, many of which have been widely
transplanted through Sikh migration. The migration patterns are
themselves examined, with particular focus on Sikh communities in
the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Finally, the volume concludes with a
brief exploration of Sikhs and the Internet and the future of
Sikhism.
This volume offers a comprehensive overview of Sikhism, which
originated in India's Punjab region five hundred years ago. As the
numbers of Sikhs settling outside of India continues to grow, it is
necessary to examine this religion both in its Indian context and
as an increasingly global tradition. While acknowledging the
centrality of history and text in understanding the main tenets of
Sikhism, Doris Jakobsh highlights the religion's origins and
development as a living spiritual tradition in communities around
the world. She pays careful attention to particular events,
movements, and individuals that have contributed to important
changes within the tradition and challenges stereotypical notions
of Sikh homogeneity and stasis, addressing the plurality of
identities within the Sikh tradition, both historically and within
the contemporary milieu. Extensive attention is paid to the role of
women as well as the dominant social and kinship structures
undergirding Punjabi Sikh society, many of which have been widely
transplanted through Sikh migration. The migration patterns are
themselves examined, with particular focus on Sikh communities in
the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Finally, the volume concludes with a
brief exploration of Sikhs and the Internet and the future of
Sikhism.
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