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Does Patriarchy Also Harm Men?

Duncan A. Thomas — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Around the world, in all kinds of cultures, most of us live in patriarchal societies, where typically “positions of dominance and privilege are primarily held by men.” Patriarchy is a far-reaching social system, encompassing...

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Losing the Macho Mask: Raising Boys as Peacemakers

David Langness — Fri, 08 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Nature has endowed adolescent boys with the strength, agility, and physical stamina they’ve needed since the age when tribal life depended on the traditionally manly skills of the daily hunt. ...

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Women’s Equality and the Baha’i Faith

Kathy Roman — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

One of my favorite aspects of the Baha’i Faith, ranking alongside its teachings on racial equality, the harmony of science and religion, and a concrete plan for world unity, are...

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Mona: This Poem Could Set the World on Fire

Jaine Toth — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

She was vivacious. She was joyous. She was focused. She dreamed of becoming a doctor. She was a 17-year old high school student. They hanged her. She was Iranian, but...

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If We Want War to End, We Need Women to Lead

Rodney Richards — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000

On the passing of the United Kingdom’s Queen Elizabeth II, the entire world reflected on her reign, generally acknowledging that she loyally served her subjects and duties for an amazing...

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True Feminism Raises the Spiritual Bar

Makeena Rivers — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000

These days, more and more people are identifying with the term “feminist” to show their support for women. While there is an increased popularity in being a feminist and proclaiming...

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Women: the Key to Human Progress

David Langness — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000

On August 26th, the day in 1920 when the United States certified the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which granted women the right to vote, Americans observe Women’s Equality Day....

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Mother’s Day—A Time to Reconsider World Peace

Anne Gordon Perry — Sun, 11 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000

The earliest memory I have of Mother’s Day was being given a red rose to wear to church because my mother was alive. At that time and place, people of...

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Why It’s Important to Discuss Gender Inequality with Teens

Nasim Mansuri — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

It’s time we include teenagers in our conversations about gender inequality, because they often become its first and greatest victims. Thankfully, the Baha’i junior youth spiritual empowerment program gives us...

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Advancing Gender Equality Through Collective Action

Binara Ghanbari — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000

While we can find elements of gender equality in the teachings of various spiritual traditions, these ideals have often been obscured by cultural interpretations and historical biases. For instance, Buddhism...

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