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| In terms of ], men have various sexual characteristics that differentiate them from ]. In men, the ]s are involved in the reproductive system, whereas the ] are involved in attracting a mate or in defeating rivals. Men have mainly external sex organs. The study of male reproduction and associated organs is called ]. | In terms of ], men have various sexual characteristics that differentiate them from ]. In men, the ]s are involved in the reproductive system, whereas the ] are involved in attracting a mate or in defeating rivals. Men have mainly external sex organs. The study of male reproduction and associated organs is called ]. | ||
| In general, men suffer from the same illnesses as women, however there are some ]es |
In general, men suffer from the same illnesses as women, however there are some ]es that occur only or more frequently in men. | ||
| * ] only occurs in men | |||
| * certain genetic diseases, such as ], occur more frequently in men. They are caused by ], ] genes carried on the ]. | |||
| == Gender Roles == | == Gender Roles == | ||
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A man is an adult, male human. When people talk about men, they may be using the word in terms of sex distinctions, of gender role distinctions, or both.
Sex
In terms of sex, men have various sexual characteristics that differentiate them from women. In men, the sex organs are involved in the reproductive system, whereas the secondary sex characteristics are involved in attracting a mate or in defeating rivals. Men have mainly external sex organs. The study of male reproduction and associated organs is called andrology.
In general, men suffer from the same illnesses as women, however there are some sex-specific illnesses that occur only or more frequently in men.
Gender Roles
In terms of gender, men differ from women by a variety of behaviours.
- Men, considered as a group, tend to be more aggressive than women.
- In modern western society, few wear cosmetics or clothing generally associated with female gender roles. (Doing so is known as cross-dressing, and is generally stigmatised).
- Also, a generic form meaning humanity in general. This is objected to by feminists and is usually avoided in modern writing although it was historically common. See non-sexist language.
- The Isle of Man.
- The command in the UNIX system to access the electronic UNIX manual.
- Man, Ivory Coast is a large town in the west of Ivory Coast.
See also: first man