The sex distinction which exists in the human world is due
to the lack of education for woman, who has been denied equal opportunity for
development and advancement. Equality of the sexes will be established in
proportion to the increased opportunities afforded woman in this age, for man
and woman are equally the recipients of powers and endowments from God, the
Creator. God has not ordained distinction between them in His consummate
purpose.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha ('The Promulgation of Universal Peace: Talks
Delivered by 'Abdu'l-Bahá during His Visit to the United States and Canada in
1912'; The Compilation of Compilations, vol. II, Women)
