Why Male Sikhs tie turbans whereas the Sikh Femals dont?

Answer 1

some women Sikh's also wear a turban. the purpose of the turban is to keep the hair clean. some women prefer to use a scarf as opposed to a turban. but even if they do wear one, it is tied differently than a man's.

Answer 2

During the reign of the Mughal emperor Jahangir, Sikhs started facing religious victimization. To protect themselves from the violence of the Mughal rulers, Guru Gobind Singh Ji the tenth Guru of the Sikhs formed the Khalsa a military group of baptized Sikhs solely for defense. The members of the Khalsa were supposed to wear the five articles of faith or the Panj Kakke (Five K's) with externally symbolize the devotion of the Sikh. The Sikhs who adorn all five K's are known as the Amritdhari Sikhs while the others are known as Sahajdhari Sikhs.

The five K's are:

1. Kesh- Uncut hair. Hair is considered a gift from god, thus left uncut.

2. Kangha- A wooden comb. Used to keep hair tidily under the turban.

3. Kara- An iron bracelet. A reminder to follow the moral path of their faith.

4. Kaccha- a specific style of cotton underwear. A reminder to control the Five Evils.

5. Kripaan- A curved sword strapped to the body. Symbolized the Khalsa's responsibility as a Sikh to protect the innocent in a message of peace.

Answer 3

Some women do wear turbans as Sikhism promotes equality between both genders. Other women prefer to cover their head with a veils known as chunni instead.