The male of the date palm is valueless while the female bears abundantly. The male of the animal kingdom does not glory in its being male and superior to the female. In fact, equality exists and is recognized. His surest index and guide as to the creative intention concerning himself are the conditions and analogies of the kingdoms below him where equality of the sexes is fundamental. The truth is that all mankind are the creatures and servants of one God, and in His estimate all are human.
Man is a generic term applying to all humanity.
The image and likeness of God apply to her as well. This is the same in Hebrew. To accept and observe a distinction which God has not intended in creation is ignorance and superstition. The fact which is to be considered, however, is that woman, having formerly been deprived, must now be allowed equal opportunities with man for education and training. There must be no difference in their education.