worthy--...

Why should a woman be left mentally undeveloped? Science is
praiseworthy--whether investigated by the intellect of man or woman. So,
little by little, woman advanced, giving increasing evidence of equal
capabilities with man--whether in scientific research, political ability or
any other sphere of human activity. The conclusion is evident that woman
has been outdistanced through lack of education and intellectual
facilities. If given the same educational opportunities or course of
study, she would develop the same capacity and abilities.

("The Promulgation of Universal Peace: Talks Delivered by 'Abdu'l-Baha
during His Visit to the United States and Canada in 1912", p. 281) [45]

46: Baha'u'llah has announced that inasmuch as ignorance and lack of...

Baha'u'llah has announced that inasmuch as ignorance and lack of education
are barriers of separation among mankind, all must receive training and
instruction. Through this provision the lack of mutual understanding will
be remedied and the unity of mankind furthered and advanced. Universal
education is a universal law. It is, therefore, incumbent upon every
father to teach and instruct his children according to his possibilities.
If he is unable to educate them, the body politic, the representative of
the people, must provide the means for their education.

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.

("The Promulgation of Universal Peace: Talks Delivered by 'Abdu'l-Baha
during His Visit to the United States and Canada in 1912", p. 300) [46]

47: The education of each child is compulsory.... In addition to this
widespread...

The education of each child is compulsory.... In addition to this
widespread education each child must be taught a profession, art, or
trade, so that every member of the community will be enabled to earn his
own livelihood. Work done in the spirit of service is the highest form of
worship....

("'Abdu'l-Baha on Divine Philosophy", p. 78) [47]

48: Devote ye particular attention to the school for girls, for the
gre