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| In terms of sex, somen have ]ual characteristics that differentiates them from ]. Some women are able to ], which is the subject of ]. The subject of female reproduction and ]s is called ]. Female skin is thinner than male skin and shows early signs of degradation which is not so easily hidden. Women reach the ] at around 35, | In terms of sex, somen have ]ual characteristics that differentiates them from ]. Some women are able to ], which is the subject of ]. The subject of female reproduction and ]s is called ]. Female skin is thinner than male skin and shows early signs of degradation which is not so easily hidden. Women reach the ] at around 35, | ||
| 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 ] such as dresses, skirts, and high heels. Some young women use these devices to show off their sexual characteristics and get attention. More women than men make use of ] and ], frequently to appear younger than they are. | |||
| The general study of women at ] is pursued under the heading "] |
The general study of women at ] is pursued under the heading "]." Presently that study is closely associated with ], sometimes even radical feminism. The study of the social and economic differences between the sexes is also closely related. | ||
| The gender roles of men and women in society |
The gender roles of men and women in society changed dramatically after the ]. Current roles are criticised by both the ] movement and the ] movement. | ||
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A woman is an adult, female human. When people talk about women, they may be using the word in terms of sex, or in terms of gender roles, or both.
In terms of sex, somen have sexual characteristics that differentiates them from men. Some women are able to bear children, which is the subject of obstetrics. The subject of female reproduction and reproductive organs is called gynecology. Female skin is thinner than male skin and shows early signs of degradation which is not so easily hidden. Women reach the menopause at around 35,
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. Some young women use these devices to show off their sexual characteristics and get attention. More women than men make use of plastic surgery and cosmetics, frequently to appear younger than they are.
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.
The gender roles of men and women in society changed dramatically after the sexual revolution. Current roles are criticised by both the feminism movement and the masculism movement.
See also: