Expressions of Equality in the Family

About: Through the experiences of several families in neighborhoods surrounding the Bahá’í House of Worship in New Delhi, the film reflects on how the principle of the equality of women and men is gradually reshaping patterns of family life.

The documentary examines how families are reconsidering long-held assumptions about responsibilities, decision-making, and the nature of mutual support. It touches on themes such as the practice of consultation in marriage, the education of girls, and how families are transcending barriers of caste and tradition through a growing recognition of humanity’s essential oneness.

In one family’s account, the expression of equality is described not as a fixed outcome but as something fostered through years of shared decisions around education, work, and how to harmonize professional aspirations with raising a family—often requiring patience, understanding, and flexibility. ... (excerpted from news.bahai.org/story/1844/short-film-expressions-of-equality-in-the-family)