Sikh Student and Classroom Project
The Sikh Student in the photograph appears happily involved in a classroom project, well adjusted to the scholastic environment and proud of her appearance. Encouraging students to participate in activities before school, during class time, and after school, can help develop extra curricular interests, self confidence, and even leadership abilities.
Students who are not at ease with themselves could be more likely to be targeted by teasing, bullying, and other bias related incidents. It is important that Sikh students wearing turbans to school feel comfortable about their distinctive appearance, proud of their visible identity, understand they have the right to be unique, and realize that they are not alone.
