Sister

Sister is a term used to describe a female sibling. The term can also be used in a broader context to refer to women who share a common profession, faith, or life experience. In many cultures, the bond between sisters is highly valued and considered sacred.

Biological Sisters

Biological sisters are female siblings who share the same parents. This relationship is one of the closest and most enduring in a person's life. Biological sisters can be full (sharing both parents) or half (sharing one parent).

Step Sisters

Step sisters are female siblings who are related through marriage. This relationship occurs when one's parent marries someone who already has a daughter. Step sisters may not share any biological parents, but they are considered family due to the marriage of their parents.

Adoptive Sisters

Adoptive sisters are female siblings who are related through adoption. This relationship occurs when one's parents adopt another girl as their daughter. Adoptive sisters may not share any biological parents, but they are considered family due to the legal process of adoption.

Sisters in Religion

In many religious orders, the term "sister" is used to refer to women who have taken vows of service. These women often live in communities together and dedicate their lives to their faith. Examples include Catholic nuns, Buddhist nuns, and Hindu sanyasinis.

Sisters in Professions

In some professions, particularly those dominated by women, the term "sister" is used to refer to colleagues. This is common in nursing, where nurses often refer to each other as "sister".

Sisters in Social Movements

In social movements, the term "sister" is often used to signify solidarity among women. This is particularly common in the feminist movement, where women refer to each other as "sisters" to emphasize their shared struggle for equality.

See Also

• Brother
• Sibling
• Family

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