Sikh's have been historically a persecuted minority at various times. They are also the butts of the Indian version of Polish jokes.
Hence they have a strong sense of family/tribalism and are very watchful of whether people are looking down on them.
Every one I have come across are lovely people, and contrary to the stereotype they are usually very mild and gentle. They are also very astute business people and thrive running small businesses.
Unfortunately, the Khalistan (secession movement for Punjab) seems to have ramped up really hard lately, and hence a lot of them are talking about it and supporting it. Its similar to all other "Whatsapp activism" - suddenly a thing starts trending in people's social circles and everyone is a keyboard warrior about it. I hope its the same with this nonsense as well.
Wow! Thank you for that detailed and very interesting response. I'll have a lot more basic knowledge next time I hear news from that region.
FWIW, in general Sikhs I know in the UK seem to be politically astute and curious. Perhaps even watchful.
Thank you fren.
Sikh's have been historically a persecuted minority at various times. They are also the butts of the Indian version of Polish jokes.
Hence they have a strong sense of family/tribalism and are very watchful of whether people are looking down on them.
Every one I have come across are lovely people, and contrary to the stereotype they are usually very mild and gentle. They are also very astute business people and thrive running small businesses.
Unfortunately, the Khalistan (secession movement for Punjab) seems to have ramped up really hard lately, and hence a lot of them are talking about it and supporting it. Its similar to all other "Whatsapp activism" - suddenly a thing starts trending in people's social circles and everyone is a keyboard warrior about it. I hope its the same with this nonsense as well.
Thanks again.
I thought of another word for the Sikhs I know here.. They are serious people.