Sikh Woman Balpreet Kaur Turns Cyber Bullying Incident into Inspiration

[lynn82md]

After someone snapped a photo of her and posted it on online, Balpreet Kaur was ridiculed for following the tenets of her Sikh faith. But instead of hiding or lashing out, she politely posted a reply-and turned a bullying situation into a inspiring example of tolerance, support, and inspiration

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[khandreia]

This woman is a much braver person than I am for her response and comments, because I know I certainly couldn't be graceful about it. Between this and the response after the Sikh temple shooting here in Wisconsin back in August, we could all learn something from the Sikh community and their peaceful ways.

And bravo to the person who initially mocked her for owning up to their ignorance and making an apology. If only more people were more willing to accept responsibility for such things.

That said...while I didn't have it nearly as bad as she does, and while I use removal methods myself, having some unfortunate facial hair is something I too have endured plenty of ridicule for. It was just one of the vast number of things bullies used to torment me during high school. Did wonders for my self-esteem, let me tell you. *sigh*

[lynn82md]

This woman is a much braver person than I am for her response and comments, because I know I certainly couldn't be graceful about it.I was thinking about it, and I think many people in her situation would've become defensive (which is understandable)...me being one of them. Had I been in her shoes, I would've been like "Well, this is who I am. If you don't like it, you can fuck off!". However, I think it was pure brillance to try to educate people about who she is and her beliefs to give them an understanding of who she is. That's what it all comes down to, imo

[china_kitty]

Just saw the article posted at the ONTD_P community. I am very proud of that woman for standing up to herself as well as the bully owning up to his ignorance and apologized.

It is kind of sad how people didn't see themselves in the wrong (when they ARE wrong), but this article is an inspiration.

[lynn82md]

I am very proud of that woman for standing up to herself as well as the bully owning up to his ignorance and apologized.
Me too :)

It is kind of sad how people didn't see themselves in the wrong (when they ARE wrong), but this article is an inspiration.
I am hoping this article, as well as the one I posted a few weeks ago about the father in Germany that wears a dress, will start a trend where people start to realize "Hey, being different isn't a bad thing."...which could start a domino effect where bullying begins to decrease. We can always hope :)

[starling27]

That's so awesome :) she didn't get angry or anything like that, but instead calmly explained. wow. just...wow. Inspirational, truly. I have PCOS and am a bit embarassed by some of the symptoms regarding hair. But, i found i was missing out on enjoying life as i was so worried about how people would judge me and i was trying so hard to fit in with societies rules about hair. (i cannot believe we have unofficial society rules, wth is up with that?!) So, i changed the way i looked at myself, instead of seeing them as flaws, i see them as part of who i am and the way i'm made. I see my girlie mates around me buying expensive hair removal stuff, which damages their skin and bank balance, and the time they consume using it, and i just think....why are we, women, doing this? It's not for health, hygeine or safety. It's just the western society's idea of beauty that we're ruled by. And i, for one, have stopped trying to live up to it. Because beauty is subjective.

[luv_alone]

Two thumbs up for the lady being brave to stand up for herself, and also the person who apologized for his ignorance.

I'm going to post this article on my tumblr, as a lot of netizens in my country never realize and/or admit they are wrong when they make fun of people. *sigh*