Both women and men may wear turbans. Like the articles of faith, Sikhs regard their turbans as gifts given by their beloved gurus, and their meaning is deeply personal. In South Asian culture, wearing a turban typically indicated one's social status – kings and rulers once wore turbans. So some would agree with this
While others wont because of several reasons, from bullying in schools to discrimination in the workplace to becoming victims of violence, Sikhs continue to suffer because fellow citizens connect their appearance to terrorism. As a result, more and more Sikhs are practicing their faith without its most visible article — the turban and the unshorn hair under it.
