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Women in Sikhism — The role of women in Sikhism was first outlined by the Sikh Scriptures, which state that the Sikh woman is to be regarded as equal to her male counterpart. In Sikhism, women are considered to have the same souls as men and an equal right to grow… … Wikipedia
Pakistan — /pak euh stan , pah keuh stahn /, n. 1. Islamic Republic of, a republic in S Asia, between India and Afghanistan: formerly part of British India; known as West Pakistan from 1947 71 to distinguish it from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh).… … Universalium
Zenana — Ze|na|na, die; , s [pers. zanānah, eigtl. = Frauen betreffende Angelegenheit, zu: zan = Frau]: (in Indien bei Muslimen u. Hindus) Wohnbereich der Frauen (zu denen Fremde keinen Zutritt haben): Sie hatten die Audienzhalle gequert, an den… … Universal-Lexikon
zenana — [zɪ nα:nə] noun (in India and Iran) the part of a house for the seclusion of women. Origin from Pers. and Urdu zanānah, from zan woman … English new terms dictionary
