Women still are being held back by unconscious assumptions, stereotypes and traditions which, in the end, hurt us all... both men and women... The bird of humanity cannot soar until both its male and female wings are strong and equal... Watch the video and you will understand the import of this quote from the Statement to the UN on the status of women by the Bahai international community... In brief, the assumption of superiority by man will continue to be depressing to the ambition of woman, as if her attainment to equality was creationally impossible; womans aspiration toward advancement will be checked by it, and she will gradually become hopeless. On the contrary, we must declare that her capacity is equal, even greater than mans. This will inspire her with hope and ambition, and her susceptibilities for advancement will continually increase. She must not be told and taught that she is weaker and inferior in capacity and qualification. If a pupil is told that his intelligence is less than his fellow pupils, it is a very great drawback and handicap to his progress. He must be encouraged to advance by the statement, You are most capable, and if you endeavor, you will attain the highest degree. `Abdul-Bahá, Promulgation of Universal Peace, pp. 76-77 (Women #109) https://bic.org/statements/empowering-girls
Posted on: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 14:12:40 +0000
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