Global Sikhs

Histories, Practices and Identities

Opinderjit Kaur Takhar, Doris R. Jakobsh, Opinderjit Kaur Takhar, Doris R. Jakobsh

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2023
• Print ISBN:
  9781032219714
• eBook ISBN:
  9781000847352
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Asian Religions

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.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title Page
• Series Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Table of Contents
• List of Contributors
• Sikhi/sm, Sikhs and Sikh Studies: Contextualizing Diversity of Histories, Practices and Identities
• PART I Histories: Authority, Texts and Politics
• PART II Lived Religion/Lived Sikhi: Practices, Rituals and Expression
• PART III Identities: Diversity, Representation, and Belonging
• Appendix 1: Tables for Sikh Organizations Pre and Post 9/11
• Index