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Article: Sikh schoolgirl, 14, fights for right to wear bangle
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- The Independent (London, England)
- Article date:
- June 17, 2008
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A Sikh schoolgirl who was excluded from classes because she
refused to remove a religious bracelet will take her fight to the
High Court today in what could prove to be a pivotal case in the
debate over religious expression in schools.
Aberdare School for Girls in south Wales insisted that Sarika
Singh, 14, take classes on her own for two months before excluding
her in November for refusing to take off a silver bracelet known as
a kara - one of the five symbols of the Sikh faith that baptised
followers are expected to wear at all times.
The symbols, known as the five Ks, also include kesh (uncut
hair), kanga (wooden comb), kaccha (specially designed underwear)
and kirpan (strapped sword).
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