It may be helpful to stress ... that the Bahá'í principle of
the equality of men and women is clearly stated in the teachings, and the fact
that there is diversity of function between them in certain areas does not
negate this principle.
- The Universal House of Justice (From a letter dated 23
August 1984 written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice to two
believer; The Compilation of Compilations, vol. II, Women)
