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Equality of Man and Woman
19-Feb-2008
In past ages it was held that woman and man were not equal—that is to say, woman was considered inferior to man, even from the standpoint of her anatomy and creation. She was considered especially inferior in intelligence, and the idea prevailed universally that it was not allowable for her to step into the arena of important affairs.
The conditions in past centuries were due to woman’s lack of opportunity. She was denied the right and privilege of education and left in her undeveloped state. Naturally, she could not and did not advance.
In reality, God has created all mankind, and in the estimation of God there is no distinction as to male and female. The one whose heart is pure is acceptable in His sight, be that one man or woman. God does not inquire, “Art thou woman or art thou man?” He judges human actions. If these are acceptable in the threshold of the Glorious One, man and woman will be equally recognized and rewarded. Dignity before God depends, not on sex, but on purity and luminosity of heart. Human virtues belong equally to all!
Why then should one sex assert the inferiority of the other, withholding just rights and privileges as though God had given His authority for such a course of action? If women received the same educational advantages as those of men, the result would demonstrate the equality of capacity of both for scholarship.In some respects woman is superior to man. She is more tenderhearted, more receptive, and her intuition is more intense.
It is not to be denied that in various directions woman at present is more backward than man, also that this temporary inferiority is due to the lack of educational opportunity. In the necessity of life, woman is more instinct with power than man, for to her he owes his very existence.
Furthermore, the education of woman is more necessary and important than that of man, for woman is the trainer of the child from its infancy. If she be defective and imperfect herself, the child will necessarily be deficient; therefore, imperfection of woman implies a condition of imperfection in all mankind, for it is the mother who rears, nurtures and guides the growth of the child.
If the mother is educated then her children will be well taught. When the mother is wise, then will the children be led into the path of wisdom? If the mother is moral she guides her little ones into the ways of uprightness. It is clear therefore that the future generation depends on the mothers of today.Is not this a vital responsibility for the woman? Does she not require every possible advantage to equip her for such a task?
The purpose, in brief, is this: that if woman be fully educated and granted her rights, she will attain the capacity for wonderful accomplishments and prove herself the equal of man. She is the coadjutor of man, his complement and helpmeet. Both are human; both are endowed with potentialities of intelligence and embody the virtues of humanity. In all human powers and functions they are partners and co-equals. At present in spheres of human activity woman does not manifest her natal prerogatives, owing to lack of education and opportunity.
Woman must endeavor then to attain greater perfection, to be man’s equal in every respect, to make progress in all in which she has been backward, so that man will be compelled to acknowledge her equality of capacity and attainment.
Without doubt education will establish her equality with men. Consider the animal kingdom, where no distinction is observed between male and female. They are equal in powers and privileges. Among birds of the air no distinction is evidenced. Their powers are equal; they dwell together in complete unity and mutual recognition of rights. Shall we not enjoy the same equality? Its absence is not befitting to mankind.
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You are welcome.....
by Nadias on Wed Feb 27, 2008 07:10 PM PSTI enjoy reading your writings. :o)
Solh va Doosti (paz a vosotros)
Nadia
Nadia :-)
by Mona 19 on Wed Feb 27, 2008 05:17 PM PSTI do appriciate your GOOD words, Thank you!
Respectfuly,Mona
Yes, education is ..........
by Nadias on Mon Feb 25, 2008 01:35 AM PSTan important aspect of any society. Women due to cutural issues tend to not always have the opportunity for an advanced education. The expectatations in some societies is for the woman to only get enough education to make them a good wife and many do not get to complete their university studies. It leaves many women at a disadvantage if the marriage disolves itself which lowers the standard of living for the woman and the children of the marriage.
Young women should be encouraged to go to university and complete their studies. Also, encouraged that they do have the intelligence to continue on to graduate studies.
Mona very good point and very good article.:o)
Solh va Doosti (paz a vosotros)
Nadia
Copy & Paste
by Farzad (not verified) on Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:05 AM PSTMona, can't you be more creative and write about your own experiences and ideas in regards to your faith. Then at the end you can provide links to the sources you used if you quote something.
Choob Jan, the EMANCIPATION OF WOMEN
by Mona 19 on Thu Feb 21, 2008 04:52 AM PSTAfter reading all the comments, and specialy YOUR COMMENTS. It gave me an Idea for my next blog.
Thanks a lot to you :)
(You can bet on one thing choob jan, I'm ALWAYS here)
NOBODY can stop the Emancipation of WOMEN
P.S. I appreciate it Choob,I'm not the one who promote our principles, IT'S PEOPLE LIKE YOU, My Dear hamvatan,Choob.
Bless you,and have a GREAT Day
Mona :)
joosh niar aziz! now
by choob (not verified) on Wed Feb 20, 2008 05:33 PM PSTjoosh niar aziz! now smile... !
Why can't you stay away?
by Tahirih (not verified) on Wed Feb 20, 2008 05:06 PM PSTI am relaxed and the tea was really good.
Choob why can't you stay away from these Bahai women????
I know you are not obssessing!!!!but really just SHOOOOO,and do not bother yourself with us.
Something tells me someone is obssessed!!!!!
And as far as for my name that was not a joke you are trying every tactic to make us silence,but I told you MAN AZ IN BEEDHA NISTAM KEH BELARZAD!!!!!
Oneness of mankind,
Tahirih
no to any form of sexism
by choob (not verified) on Wed Feb 20, 2008 04:50 PM PSTAbout your name, it was a joke! don't be so sensitive baba! And I'm probably more carefree than the two of you, since I don't obsess over my ideology and post it here on a daily basis! Now, who's relaxed?! ;) I seriously cannot believe that you two women believe in something so fundamentally sexist in nature, given how much power they have.
.
And definitely peace on earth. And peace within individuals also. Enjoy your chai!
"Choob" you write as if there is an urgency!!!
by Tahirih (not verified) on Wed Feb 20, 2008 03:38 PM PSTDear take a breath ,the whole world's security does not belong to this conversation!!!
Pour yourself a cup of fine persian tea,sit in the sun and relax.
I am still not happy about your foul mouth!!But you do not have to punish yourself!!!
Really this is not that urgent to panic over it.
You sound like Iranian feminist (and you are not the same person!!! I know!!!).
The inocent Iranian women are safe and sound away from our horrible grip!!!
AND I KNOW YOU ARE NOT A MAN !!!you do not have to say it.
Peace on Earth,
Tahirih
childish rantings
by choob (not verified) on Wed Feb 20, 2008 02:53 PM PSTI don't know what is this about "walking" and being a man that you keep refering to. You seriously imagine that it is just one individual that is against your backwards ideology??? You are so off. You people assume just because someone does not believe in this backward ideology, then they must be islamists, mullahs, or with an agenda. What delusions. You cannot be further from the truth. Not that it is relevant to this topic, but I am not a man, nor do I believe in any religious doctrine. Why should any self-respecting woman believe in an ideology that restricts women, and does not allow them to be at the pinnacle? Please think abou it, as a self-respecting woman. Do you have a daughter, or other female relatives dear to you? Don't support anything that restricts women. At least do it for yourself.
Iranian Feminist
by Mona 19 on Wed Feb 20, 2008 01:39 PM PSTWe're free to express our opinions/believes.
My Dear one it' ok if someone else believes differently from you-that's what makes the world go round after all.
best wishes,
Mona
IranianFeminist
by Feminist (not verified) on Wed Feb 20, 2008 01:16 PM PSTDon't panic
BE COOL
Breath in, Breath out
Breath in, Breath out
Breath in, Breath out
Breath in, Breath out
Breath in, Breath out
Breath in, Breath out
keep doing honey
good job
Dear Iranian Feminist!
by Tahirih (not verified) on Wed Feb 20, 2008 01:10 PM PSTYou sound really upset,Azizam you don't have to read our comments.That is the beauty of this site just skip and go read something else.Something that does not make you soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, upset.Hounestly I feel bad for your rage.
We will be here ,you can bet on that ,but you do not have to read us.
Hope you feel better soon after this serious spaz!!!
Regards,
Tahirih
Bahaism is a male-dominated religion
by IranianFeminist (not verified) on Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:43 PM PSTSo Bahaii laws "should be in a way that could bring change to humanity in a way not to cause outrage"!!!
Why should REAL equality of men and women create OUTRAGE?
We can say the same thing about Islam: Women HAD TO BE half of a man to PREVENT OUTRAGE.
Every PATRIARCHAL organized religion, Islam / Christianity / Judeism / Bahaism, etc, is made by a MAN (as in MALE). Liberated women don't need organized male-centred / male-dominated religions to have a relationship with God.
Dear Mona and Tahirih: please remember that Iranians already know about Bahaism. No one is going to convert to your patriarchal religion by reading your propaganda.
Choob,Your ugly tongue is coming out !!!!
by Tahirih (not verified) on Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:55 AM PSTI was just waiting for it!!!
I knew you can not pretend to be civil for too long,the name that you called me, is a reflection of WHO you are and what you stand for!!! ,and it is not effecting me at all ( I told you MAN beedi nistam ke az in badha belarzam).
Go wash your mouth with soup and when your could act polit then come back,you little man??!!
So, Dear readers, does "Choob" still appear credible to you after loosening his filthy mouth!!
(PS, I hope you can walk well someday!?!?)
Takiri
by choob (not verified) on Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:19 AM PSTOK, so the bahais gave women more rights when their religion was originally conceptualized, but if the bahai's philosophy centers around being so modern and up-to-date, shouldn't they modify their rules to include women in top governing body with today's society standards? Get real, women are in top leadership positions already in many places, but are officially forbidden in the bahai to do he same!! What draconian & backward rules!
To choob or Hooshang or politics,....
by Tahirih (not verified) on Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:52 AM PSTChoob or shall I say hooshang!! Which part of Mona's article sounds unrealistic to you ?if your are a fair reader!!
You stalk me whenever I write(which does not bother me,just adds to the excitment!!!),and you always want to have a fight!! you are not listening,you are angry!!!
I answered your question ,about House of Justice,which part of it does not sound right ? and why? I will repeat short version of it:
""When Bahaullah declared the equality of men and women,in most of the world women could not even vote,humanity was not ready to have women members of house of justice.
Do not worry by the time all women on Earth have equall rights as men ,the next prophet will adjust it!!!
That is why there is no such thing as "LAST " one,humanity is in need of the laws of God to be up dated according to the needs of society""
Bahaullah in Kitabeh Aqdas, says:
""Unto every father hath been enjoined the instruction of his son and daughter in the art of reading and writing".
DON'T you think this was amazing to mention girls education when 90% of men were illiterate in Iran??
You are asking about membership in the house of Justice!
Choob,Hooshange or Politics or whoever,I am not beedi ke az in badha belarzad!!
How is your walking anyway?
Regards,
Tahirih
Dear Midwesty
by Mona 19 on Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:29 AM PSTThank you for sharing your belief with me and that's fine if you're not agree with me.The goal is about hearing and exploring divergent perspectives.(unity in diversity is what i believe)
//iranian.com/main/blog/mona-19/beauty-di...
We can share our believe/ideas/... with each other in open, respectful dialogs.
No matter what your belief is,we're all part of HUMAN FAMILY, and as individual being I respect you and your ideas.
Best wishes,
Mona
....Ye are the fruits of one tree, and the leaves of one branch
no to descrimination.. no to religion
by neda (not verified) on Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:06 AM PSTThe Bahai descriminate against women.
Tahirih
by Midwesty on Wed Feb 20, 2008 09:34 AM PSTThanks for your understanding!
to Tahirih... you're pathetic
by choob (not verified) on Wed Feb 20, 2008 09:33 AM PSTYour "response" is a hollow rhetoric and irrelevant. You make a juvenile remark about my screen name "choob", and then you go on assuming that anybody making any inquiries about bahais, must've read some mullah's book! Parnaoia galore, and too presumptive too! I do not believe in any religion, and believe all of them are at some level or form descriminatory against women. (I have many issues about religions, but that would be a separate discussion) Part of your "response" pointed to the fact that bahai women have leadership roles in the society ( under IRI women have this kind of leadership too, but not the top spots!) , but here is my question again, why not the top spots at the Universal House of Justice? I think I already got my answer.
Thank you Midwesty:
by Tahirih (not verified) on Wed Feb 20, 2008 08:56 AM PSTI always read your articles ,you sound very civil to me,and I am not offended at all by your questions.
I believe in unity too"" light of unity is so powerfull that can illuminate the whole earth "".
Mona19,
by Midwesty on Wed Feb 20, 2008 07:42 AM PSTI think choob has some points. It sounds that Bahai is just another religion. Tahirih explanations are also similar to what other religious leaders say. What I am thinking of is that: in the time that we need to be unified subjects like these do not help. There is nothing easier than finding differences since human nature is gravely in favor of it. That's why you can't find two human beings even identical twins share absolute commonalities. So the real question is that, why we dig it deeper?
I honestly like Bahollas message but tha't not really his message you can find much more beautiful experssions and stories in Sufism. Why do we need another religion where what we got in our culture has everything we need.
To "cyclic forward"
by Tahirih (not verified) on Wed Feb 20, 2008 07:08 AM PSTMy friend Choob is asking the question in the book of Hating Bahai's 101, the first book that they learn to confront bahais.
I feel bad for them because, all their "learned Mullahs" have put their heads together to write these books and me this little bahai house wife can answer them !!!!!!!!!
Alas !!what this equality of men and women does to us women!!!!!!!!
"choob"
by Tahirih (not verified) on Wed Feb 20, 2008 07:03 AM PSTIt is funny,many things comes to our mind as iranians when we hear "choob"???specialy the one that implies to both ends of it!!!!
Anyway ,I had my fun this morning!!!!lets talk about what Choob was asking:
Why Bahai woman could not be part of Universal House of Justice?
See My dear friend in grade one you learn about A.B.C....,then in grade two you start spelling 3 letter words, and this continue untill like "choob" you hopefuly can use your mind and read and write.
The same thing applies to riligions,we have to progress little by little,so there is no shock to any system.
Bahai faith is a world religion it is not just for east or West.So its laws' should be in a way that could bring change to humanity in a way not to cause outrage(this is the way all riligions have been ,they start with the laws of the older dispensation and they build on it).
So now you tell me,how unfair you are? to ask as why Bahai woman could not be part of the Universal house of Justice?
This is the last and highest administrative body of bahai faith and women are exempt from it not excluded!!So as women we could be part of our local ,national ,and international administration. Why do't you mention that???
When Bahaullah declared the equality of men and women,in most of the world women could not even vote,humanity was not ready to have women members of house of justice.
Do not worry by the time all women on Earth have equall rights as men ,the next prophet will adjust it!!!
That is why there is no such thing as "LAST " one,humanity is in need of the laws of God to be up dated according to the needs of society.
Regards,
Tahirih
Islam does not have the monopoly of being misogynist??????
by Feminist (not verified) on Wed Feb 20, 2008 05:05 AM PSTRe: Anti-OrganisedReligion Feminist
Interesting please tell us more about:
Sharia (Islamic law) about women's and men's roles, rights, and obligations, regards to marriage, divorce, civil rights, legal status, dress code, and education.
Please enlight us with your vast knowlege of this subject!
Mona - A Question
by KonjKav (not verified) on Wed Feb 20, 2008 03:26 AM PSTWhat is the significance of 19 next to your name. Hope you don't mind me asking :)
?
by choob (not verified) on Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:21 PM PSTIf I have to tell you what it is, then you don't know the answer. It goes to the core of what she talks about. And it is duh, not dah!
To: cyclicforward
by Anti-OrganisedReligion Feminist (not verified) on Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:17 PM PSTI think "Choob" is speaking of the Bahai organization to which "Mona 19" belongs. "Choob" is right. Bahai women are brainwashed into believing that Bahai Religion is for the women's rights while women are not allowed to be top leaders in their religious organizations.
Anyway, I believe that ALL organised religions are anti-woman and Evil, including Bahaism. Islam does not have the monopoly of being misogynist.
dahhhh
by cyclicforward on Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:46 PM PSTChoob, I did not get your question. What do you mean by universal house of justice?