Sikh women use "Kaur," which means princess or lioness.
"I haven't been out much this week," said a Sikh woman in Atlanta, who spoke only on the condition she not be identified.
Sikh women are now arriving in Belgium in greater numbers, many to reunite their families.
A Sikh woman from Jullunder, recently arrived in Britain, described what her feelings had been when her daughter got married six years ago.
One of them, a Sikh woman in her late forties, encouraged me to write about those duties which a husband should fulfil.
- Greater participation and representation - in all areas from practicing Sikh women.
Sikh women may wear a turban if they wish.
Kaur is a name used by Sikh women either as the middle name, or as a last name.
A Sikh woman does not change her faith name when she marries.
Sikh women need to be modest and reserved to be considered honorable; even rape is seen as a major insult to family honor.