Cynthia Keppley Mahmood examines some of the problems Sikhs are facing regarding their “identity and commitment”. She looks at the overall question of “Who is a Sikh”. In particular, Mahmood examines Canada’s’ response to the influx of Sikh immigrants. She analyzes and shares examples of discrimination that Sikhs face in Canada.
Within the first section of the chapter, Mahmood argues that Sikhs in Canada face many social, economic and political struggles while they are attempting to fit into mainstream society (Mahmood, 2005, p. 53). Mahmood identifies Canada as a multicultural society that accepts all races and ethnicities. She concluded that Canadians often relate Sikhs to the issue national safety and “immigration problems”. An example of this that Mahmood shared, would be the controversy if practicing Sikhs should be allowed to carry the “Kirpan” in public (Mahmood, 2005, p.59). She concluded there are legal issues that surround this current debate. She made the point that by restricting Sikhs to carry Kirpans, the Canadian government is infringing upon their religious freedoms (Mahmood, 2005, p.59). …show more content…
An example of this that Mahmood shared in the chapter is their involvement in “economic enterprises”. In addition to this, she also talked about how Sikh individuals have served in the Canadian military. Mahmood is open minded, and gives credit with it is due. She makes the point how certain individuals may choose to “challenge” her viewpoint. She explains how different individuals may have different viewpoints on the “concept of religion”. By doing this she comes across as an individual who is open minded and willing to listen to
Within the first section of the chapter, Mahmood argues that Sikhs in Canada face many social, economic and political struggles while they are attempting to fit into mainstream society (Mahmood, 2005, p. 53). Mahmood identifies Canada as a multicultural society that accepts all races and ethnicities. She concluded that Canadians often relate Sikhs to the issue national safety and “immigration problems”. An example of this that Mahmood shared, would be the controversy if practicing Sikhs should be allowed to carry the “Kirpan” in public (Mahmood, 2005, p.59). She concluded there are legal issues that surround this current debate. She made the point that by restricting Sikhs to carry Kirpans, the Canadian government is infringing upon their religious freedoms (Mahmood, 2005, p.59). …show more content…
An example of this that Mahmood shared in the chapter is their involvement in “economic enterprises”. In addition to this, she also talked about how Sikh individuals have served in the Canadian military. Mahmood is open minded, and gives credit with it is due. She makes the point how certain individuals may choose to “challenge” her viewpoint. She explains how different individuals may have different viewpoints on the “concept of religion”. By doing this she comes across as an individual who is open minded and willing to listen to