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Equality of rights of Man and Woman

"In the world of humanity we find a great difference; the female sex is treated as though inferior, and is not allowed equal rights and privileges. This condition is due not to nature, but to education. In the Divine Creation there is no such distinction. Neither sex is superior to the other in the sight of God... If women received the same educational advantages as those of men, the result would demonstrate the equality of capacity of both for scholarship..."

'Abdu'l-Bahá

"...The education of woman will be a mighty step toward its abolition and ending, for she will use her whole influence against war. Woman rears the child and educates the youth to maturity. She will refuse to give her sons for sacrifice upon the field of battle. In truth, she will be the greatest factor in establishing universal peace and international arbitration..."

'Abdu'l-Bahá

"...Until the reality of equality between man and woman is fully established and attained, the highest social development of mankind is not possible. ..."

'Abdu'l-Bahá