How has Sikhism changed or adapted to contemporary Britain?
Whilst the gurdwaras continue to be a strong feature of community life, many young Sikhs, born and brought up away from India, have become organised, creating a new culture which bridges the traditional and the contemporary. Many Sikhs occupy responsible professional positions whilst others have suffered discrimination – in the early period Sikh men often found it difficult to get jobs until they stopped wearing turbans. Whilst women play a leading role in the services and organisation of the gurdwaras and have jobs outside the home there are different expectations for men and women within the family. As with all other communities their lives today are determined by economic, political and social circumstances as well as cultural and religious factors.
