Women

Women are adult human females. Although typically associated with sexual reproduction, the female gender encompasses a range of physical, psychological, and cultural attributes, roles, and responsibilities. Women's health, rights, and issues are central topics in the fields of medicine, sociology, psychology, and politics.

Biology and sex

In terms of biological sex, women have two X chromosomes, but variations exist as part of intersex conditions. Women typically have reproductive anatomy that includes structures such as two ovaries, a uterus, and a vagina. They also have secondary sexual characteristics, such as breasts, which develop during puberty.

Health

Women's health refers to the health of women, which differs from that of men in many unique ways. Women's health is an example of population health, where health is defined by the World Health Organization as "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity".

Rights

Women's rights are the rights and entitlements claimed for women and girls worldwide. They formed the basis for the women's rights movement in the 19th century and the feminist movement during the 20th century.

Issues

Women's issues often fall under the umbrella of feminism because they often stem from the inequalities that result from a patriarchal society. Issues such as gender inequality, violence against women, reproductive rights, and gender pay gap are often key areas of focus.

See also

• Feminism
• Gender studies
• Women's suffrage
• Women in the workforce

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