have been revealed in this radiant century,
and...

The realities of things have been revealed in this radiant century, and
that which is true must come to the surface. Among these realities is the
principle of the equality of man and woman--equal rights and prerogatives
in all things appertaining to humanity. Baha'u'llah declared this reality
over fifty years ago. But while this principle of equality is true, it is
likewise true that woman must prove her capacity and aptitude, must show
forth the evidences of equality. She must become proficient in the arts
and sciences and prove by her accomplishments that her abilities and
powers have merely been latent. Demonstrations of force, such as are now
taking place in England, are neither becoming nor effective in the cause
of womanhood and equality. Woman must especially devote her energies and
abilities toward the industrial and agricultural sciences, seeking to
assist mankind in that which is most needful. By this means she will
demonstrate capability and ensure recognition of equality in the social
and economic equation. Undoubtedly God will confirm her in her efforts and
endeavours, for in this century of radiance Baha'u'llah has proclaimed the
reality of the oneness of the world of humanity and announced that all
nations, peoples and races are one....

("The Promulgation of Universal Peace: Talks Delivered by 'Abdu'l-Baha
during His Visit to the United States and Canada in 1912", pp. 283-84)
[107]

108: Equality of the sexes will be established in proportion to the
increased...

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.

("The Promulgation of Universal Peace: Talks Delivered by 'Abdu'l-Baha
during His Visit to the United States and Canada in 1912", p. 300) [108]

109: Woman must endeavour then to attain greater perfection, to be man's
equal...

Woman must endeavour 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.

In Europe women have made greater progress than in the East, but there is
still much to be done! When students have arrived at the end of