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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 ]. | 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 ]. | ||
| In terms of gender, women differ from men by a wide variety of behaviours. In modern western society, women wear ] and ] such as dresses, skirts, and high heels. | In terms of gender, women differ from men by a wide variety of behaviours. In modern western society, more women than men wear ] and ] such as dresses, skirts, and high heels. | ||
| The general study of women at ] is pursued under the heading "]," though, 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 general study of women at ] is pursued under the heading "]," though, 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. | ||
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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.
In terms of gender, women differ from men by a wide variety of behaviours. In modern western society, more women than men wear cosmetics and clothing such as dresses, skirts, and high heels.
The general study of women at universities is pursued under the heading "women's studies," though, 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.
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