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After the onset of menarche, most women are able to become [[pregnant]] and [[mother|bear children]], which is the subject of [[obstetrics]]. The study of female reproduction and [[sex organ|reproductive organ]]s is called [[gynecology]]. Women generally reach [[menopause]] in their late 40s or early 50s, at which point they can no longer become pregnant. |
After the onset of menarche, most women are able to become [[pregnant]] and [[mother|bear children]], which is the subject of [[obstetrics]]. The study of female reproduction and [[sex organ|reproductive organ]]s is called [[gynecology]]. Women generally reach [[menopause]] in their late 40s or early 50s, at which point they can no longer become pregnant. |
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The gender roles ascribed to women by society often differ from those assigned to men over a wide range of behaviours. In modern western society, more women than men wear [[clothing]] such as dresses, skirts, and high heels, while more men than women wear jockey shorts, pants, and cufflinks. Women are more likely to make use of [[plastic surgery]] and [[cosmetics]], while men are more likely to have hair transplants. Women tend to cut their hair longer, and are more likely to dye it. Young women who try |
The gender roles ascribed to women by society often differ from those assigned to men over a wide range of behaviours. In modern western society, more women than men wear [[clothing]] such as dresses, skirts, and high heels, while more men than women wear jockey shorts, pants, and cufflinks. Women are more likely to make use of [[plastic surgery]] and [[cosmetics]], while men are more likely to have hair transplants. Women tend to cut their hair longer, and are more likely to dye it. Young women who try too hard to be in the center of attention in this way often suffer from the [[histrionic personality disorder]]. The gender roles of men and women in society changed dramatically after the [[sexual revolution]]. Current gender roles are criticised by both the [[feminism]] movement and the [[masculism]] movement. In non-western societies women have a mostly secondary role. |
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== Women and violence == |
== Women and violence == |
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Revision as of 04:27, 11 February 2003
A woman is an adult, female human. When people talk about women, they may be using the word in terms of sex, gender roles, or both.
In terms of sex, women have primary and secondary sexual characteristics that differentiate them from men, including:
- on average, lower height than men
- wider in hips than in shoulders
- enlarged breasts
- vagina
- less facial hair
There are more men on birth than women (ratio typically 1.05, but in some parts of India which practices selective abortions this ratio reaches 1.2). However, women live longer and there are more than 50% of females in human population.
After the onset of menarche, most women are able to become pregnant and bear children, which is the subject of obstetrics. The study of female reproduction and reproductive organs is called gynecology. Women generally reach menopause in their late 40s or early 50s, at which point they can no longer become pregnant.
The gender roles ascribed to women by society often differ from those assigned to men over a wide range of behaviours. In modern western society, more women than men wear clothing such as dresses, skirts, and high heels, while more men than women wear jockey shorts, pants, and cufflinks. Women are more likely to make use of plastic surgery and cosmetics, while men are more likely to have hair transplants. Women tend to cut their hair longer, and are more likely to dye it. Young women who try too hard to be in the center of attention in this way often suffer from the histrionic personality disorder. The gender roles of men and women in society changed dramatically after the sexual revolution. Current gender roles are criticised by both the feminism movement and the masculism movement. In non-western societies women have a mostly secondary role.
Women and violence
Violence against women is increasing in many parts of the world. So is the human traficking, also known as white slave trade.
Women's studies
The general study of women at universities is pursued under the heading "women's studies." Presently that study is closely associated with feminism, sometimes even radical feminism. The study of the social and economic differences between the sexes is also closely related.
See also: