AJ: That simply points to the different purposes, goals, obligations and tafkid in life of each gender. It has no bearing on each one’s esteem. There’s no “equality” in Judaism. Nor does equality translate into esteem. Are Cohanim equal to Yisroelim? Rabbonim to laymen? Does that mean Yisroelim or laymen are unesteemed? Of course not. Same as with the natural and legal differences between men and women.
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