The spelling of "woman" in English has progressed over the past millennium from wīfmann to wīmmann to wumman, and finally, the modern spelling woman. In Old English, wīfmann meant "woman" (literally "woman … 查看更多內容

Genetic characteristics
Typically, the cells of female humans contain two X chromosomes, while the cells of male humans have an X and a Y chromosome. During early fetal development, all embryos have phenotypically … 查看更多內容

In recent history, gender roles have changed greatly. At some earlier points in history, children's occupational aspirations starting at a young age differed according to gender. … 查看更多內容

Womanhood is the period in a human female's life after she has passed through childhood, puberty, and adolescence. Different countries have different laws, but age 18 is frequently considered the age of majority (the age at which a person is legally … 查看更多內容

Factors that specifically affect the health of women vs. men are most evident in those related to reproduction, but sex differences have been … 查看更多內容

Reproductive rights are legal rights and freedoms relating to reproduction and reproductive health. The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics has stated that: 查看更多內容

The earliest women whose names are known include:
• Neithhotep (c. 3200 BCE), the wife of Narmer and the first queen of ancient Egypt. 查看更多內容