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Sikh Children In U.S. Schools Targets Of Hate
The report cites lack of federal data on the bullying of Sikh school children as a systematic concern that should be addressed in order to better diagnose and target efforts to solve the issue.
In addition, the absence of or negative representation of Sikhs in school textbooks nationwide was cited by the report as an opportunity to better combat or mitigate school bullying.
The report is based on surveys and focus groups of over 700 Sikh school children and interviews of over 50 Sikh students in four metropolitan areas: Seattle, Indianapolis, Boston, and Fresno, California during 2012 and 2013.
Mike Honda, Democratic chair of the Congressional Anti-Bullying Caucus joined the American Sikh Congressional Caucus, and The Sikh Coalition, an umbrella community organization at the release event.
"The Sikh Coalition's study and report reinforces the need for research, attention, and education to address bullying," Honda said.
"It would not be an exaggeration to call school bullying, particularly as it applies to turbaned Sikh youth, 'widespread'," said Amardeep Singh, director of programmes at the Sikh Coalition.
"We have a long-term, institutional commitment to ensuring our children reach their full human potential," said Sapreet Kaur, executive director of the Sikh Coalition.
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Source: IANS
