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Typically, women are of the female sex and inherit a pair of X chromosomes, one from each parent, and fertile women are capable of pregnancy and giving birth from puberty until menopause. More generally, sex differentiation of the female fetus is governed by the lack of a present, or functioning, ''SRY'' gene on either one of the respective sex chromosomes. Female anatomy is distinguished from male anatomy by the female reproductive system, which includes the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, and vulva. An adult woman generally has a wider pelvis, broader hips, and larger breasts than an adult man. These characteristics facilitate childbirth and breastfeeding. Women typically have less facial and other body hair, have a higher body fat composition, and are on average shorter and less muscular than men.
Throughout human history, traditional gender roles within societies have often defined and limited women's activities and opportunities, resulting in gender inequality; many religious doctrines and legal systems stipulate certain rules for women. With restrictions loosening during the 20th century in many societies, women have gained wider access to careers and the ability to pursue higher education. Violence against women, whether within families or in communities, has a long history and is primarily committed by men. Some women are denied reproductive rights. The movements and ideologies of feminism have a shared goal of achieving gender equality.
Trans women have a gender identity that does not align with their sex assignment (assigned male at birth), while intersex women may have sex characteristics that do not fit typical notions of female biology. Provided by Wikipedia
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Assessing readiness in military women the relationship of body composition, nutrition, and health /
Published 1998“…Committee on Body Composition, Nutrition, and Health of Military Women…”
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Women & Law in West Africa : situational analysis of some key issues affecting women /
Published 1998“…Women & Law in West Africa (Research Project : Ghana)…”
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Women & Law in West Africa : situational analysis of some key issues affecting women /
Published 1998“…Women & Law in West Africa (Research Project : Ghana)…”
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Women and world development : [proceedings] /
Published 1976“…AAAS Seminar on Women in Development : Mexico City, Mexico…”
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Mainstreaming informal employment and gender in poverty reduction a handbook for policy-makers and other stakeholders / by Chen, Martha Alter
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To recruit and advance women students and faculty in U.S. science and engineering
Published 2006“…Committee on the Guide to Recruiting and Advancing Women Scientists and Engineers in Academia…”
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Women and world development : [proceedings] /
Published 1976“…AAAS Seminar on Women in Development : Mexico City, Mexico…”
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Mainstreaming informal employment and gender in poverty reduction a handbook for policy-makers and other stakeholders / by Chen, Martha Alter
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To recruit and advance women students and faculty in U.S. science and engineering
Published 2006“…Committee on the Guide to Recruiting and Advancing Women Scientists and Engineers in Academia…”
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The land and property rights of women and orphans in the context of HIV and AIDS : case studies from Zimbabwe /
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The land and property rights of women and orphans in the context of HIV and AIDS : case studies from Zimbabwe /
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Beyond bias and barriers fulfilling the potential of women in academic science and engineering /
Published 2006“…Committee on Maximizing the Potential of Women in Academic Science and Engineering (U.S.)…”
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Gender and the information revolution in Africa
Published 2000“…International Conference on "African Women and Economic Development: Investing in Our Future"…”
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Beyond bias and barriers fulfilling the potential of women in academic science and engineering /
Published 2006“…Committee on Maximizing the Potential of Women in Academic Science and Engineering (U.S.)…”
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Gender and the information revolution in Africa
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The consequences of maternal morbidity and maternal mortality report of a workshop /
Published 2000“…Workshop on the Consequences of Pregnancy, Maternal Morbidity, and Mortality for Women, Their Families, and Society…”
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The consequences of maternal morbidity and maternal mortality report of a workshop /
Published 2000“…Workshop on the Consequences of Pregnancy, Maternal Morbidity, and Mortality for Women, Their Families, and Society…”
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Women, feminism, and development
Published 1994“…Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women. Conference…”
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Women, feminism, and development
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Empowering women and strengthening health systems and services through investing in nursing and midwifery enterprise : lessons from lower-income countries : workshop summary / by Cuff, Patricia A., Patel, Deepali, Perez, Megan M.
Published 2015“…Empowering Women and Strengthening Health Systems and Services through Investing in Nursing and Midwifery Enterprise : Lessons from Lower-Income Countries(Workshop) Bellagio, Italy)…”
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