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Revision as of 16:40, 7 February 2003 by Montrealais (talk | contribs) (says who?)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)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,
In terms of gender, women differ from men by a wide variety 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 manipulate men 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," 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.
The gender roles of men and women in society, changed drammatically after the Sexual revolution. Current roles are criticised by both the feminism movement and the masculism movement.
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