The point of equality of male and female was to provide equal opportunity, to be known as equals and the main objective was to raise consciousness of society in general. Yet what was achieved so far:
The divorce rate in the Sikh community is at an all time high. Spouse abuse by women has increased, reported numbers are lower because majority of men are ashamed to admit their wife is physically abusing them, so they go unreported. Alcohol consumption among women has sky rocketed. Taking drugs has not become mainstream among women like alcohol, but give it a few years and they will be doing it openly. Promiscuous behaviour among women has sky rocketed with the help of birth control devices. Multiple sexual partners over a course of a year is the norm. More women are cheating on their spouses because they have more opportunities by interacting with more men on a daily basis. Child neglect is on the rise among mothers.
There is a difference between Guru given equality among men and women and then their is utter nonsense which is prevailing today. The Guru gave equality to women to practice Sikhi and become one with Akal Purakh. It was meant to progress women in the direction of living spiritual lives of their own and not being subjected to be seen as second class citizens who have to be born again as males to be liberated or to enter a place of worship or read a holy scripture. Look at the example of the Guru given sword. The Guru has given the Khalsa Panth the sword, however with the sword comes responsibility. You don't just take it out because some one looked at you the wrong way and now it's time to cut the person. This is short sighted thinking and lunatic behaviour. The Guru guided women, who are a very small minority, take the power of equality and apply it to achieve spiritual goals. They don't just look at seva outside of the house to do, but look in the house and see the seva of children, parents, and the bigger family. The Sikh women have increased their earnings by taking higher paying jobs. This is a plus as they won't been seen inferior to their husband. The family chores can be shared; dishes, clothers, elder care, vehicle repairs, house maintenance, lawn care, etc You may have removed the shackles of your husband and father in law, but you have enslaved yourself to worldly desires. Did you really achieve the goal that the Gurus set out for you by giving you equality? I listed numerous problems at the beginning, do any of them apply to you? Have you increased or even thought about naam simran? How free do you feel due to your alcohol problem? Have the countless clothes, shoes, purses, hair styles purchases freed your mind and brought you closer to the Guru. What about dressing promiscuously out in public and in front of your father, has that freed you from slavery? Why do you mock those women who have taken on the Guru dress code in public? Is showing your cleavage at the gurdwara to the Guru liberating? Are you more compassionate and content according to Gurbani teachings. Have you achieved a higher level of thinking?
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