Bibliography: 3BV3DREY

key	3BV3DREY
title	Rights and Responsibilities in the Bahá'í Family System
author	Mahmoudi, Hoda; DaBell, Richard
authority control	Hoda Mahmoudi; Richard Dabell
item type	Journal article
publication year	1992
date	1992-09
publication title	Journal of Bahá'í Studies
abstract note	The article discusses the rights and responsibilities ascribed in the Bahá'í teachings to the members of the family. The complementary, rather than identical, functions of women and men are explored. Through the application of Bahá'í teachings the institution of marriage emerges as a fundamental building block of a new society and global civilization based on equality and unity among its members. The need for the application of the principle of gender equality in the family by focusing on the flexible aspects of gender roles as described in the Bahá'í writings is discussed. The importance of consultation as an instrument for effective communication within the family system is explained and its positive outcome in developing a loving egalitarian environment between and among family members is discussed.
pages	1-12
issue	2
volume	5
language	English
manual tags	CONSULTATION; FAMILY