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A woman is a female human, in contrast to an adult male, who is a man.
The term woman (irregular plural: women) is usually used for an adult, with the term girl being the usual term for a female child or adolescent. However, the term is also sometimes used for a female human regardless of age, as in phrases like "women's rights".
Etymology
The English term "man" (from Proto-Germanic mannaz "man, person") and words derived therefrom can designate any or even all of the human race regardless of their gender or age. This is indeed the oldest usage of "man". In Old English the words wer and wyf (also wæpman and wifman) were what was used to refer to "a man" and "a woman" respectively, and "man" was gender neutral. In Middle English man displaced wer as term for "male human", whilst wyfman (which eventually evolved into woman) was retained for "female human". "Man" does continue to carry its original sense of "Human" however, resulting in an asymmetry sometimes criticized as sexist. * (See also Womyn.) The symbol for the planet Venus is the sign also known in biology for the female sex: a stylized representation of the goddess Venus's hand mirror: a circle with a small cross underneath (Unicode: ♀). The Venus symbol also represented femininity, and in ancient alchemy stood for copper. Alchemists constructed the symbol from a circle (representing spirit) above a cross (representing matter).
Terminology
The English language's original word for "woman" was Old English wīf, akin to German Weib; it later became the modern word "wife." The modern word "woman" etymologically derives from wīfmann, with the addition of mann, "person", from Germanic mannaz. This formation is peculiar to English. The equivalents for "man" in Old English were wer (a cognate of Latin vir, "man") and wǣpnedmann, literally "weaponed person". As previously mentioned, the term man continues to carry its original sense of "Human", though this usage results in an asymmetry which is sometimes criticized as sexist. The word girl originally meant "young person of either sex"; it was only around the beginning of the 16th century that it came to mean specifically a female child. Nowadays girl is also often used colloquially to refer to a young or unmarried woman. Since the early 1970s, feminists have challenged such usage, and today, using the word in the workplace (as in office girl) is typically considered inappropriate in the United States and United Kingdom because it implies a view of women as infantile. The use remains commonplace in several other English-speaking countries. Conversely, in certain non-Western cultures which link family honor with female virginity, the word girl is still used to refer to a never-married woman; in this sense it is used in a fashion roughly analogous to the obsolete English maid or maiden. Referring to an unmarried female as woman can, in such a culture, imply that she is sexually experienced, which would be an insult to her family. In more informal settings, the use of girl to refer to an adult female is also common practice in certain usage (such as girls' night out), even among elderly women. In this sense, girl may be considered to be the analogue to the British word bloke for a man. Some regard non-parallel usages, such as men and girls, as sexist. A number of other derogatory terms for women are also in common usage. There are various words used to refer to the quality of being a woman. The term "womanhood" merely means the state of being a woman; "femininity" is used to refer to a set of supposedly typical female qualities associated with a certain attitude to gender roles; "womanliness" is like "femininity", but is usually associated with a different view of gender roles; "femaleness" is a general term, but is often used as shorthand for "human femaleness"; "distaff" is an archaic adjective derived from women's conventional role as a spinner, now used only as a deliberate archaism; "muliebrity" is a "neologism" (derived from the Latin) meant to provide a female counterpart of "virility", but used very loosely, sometimes to mean merely "womanhood", sometimes "femininity", and sometimes even as a collective term for women. More on [ Woman ]
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Giver_Girl (Giver Girl) Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:02:47 -0000
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Msz_Aly (Alycea Rodriguez) Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:02:46 -0000
@tapanga_lee hell yea som of them women be killn they husband n the craziest waysss n dnt even care...the wild
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American Women of Berkshire and Surrey - FAWCO. Club history, membership information, and social and philanthropic activities.
American Women of Surrey - FAWCO. Club history, activities, neighborhood groups and membership information.
American Women's Association of Rome - FAWCO. Promotes friendship through community service, cultural and social activities. Calendar of events, membership, and photos.
American Women's Association Singapore - Based at the American Club. Includes information on moving to Singapore, events and activities, and membership information.
Meta Description: [ A vibrant and active international women's group in Singapore organizing
social events, art lectures, kid's activities, sports groups, tours and charitable works. ]
American Women's Club in Sweden - FAWCO. Information on life in Sweden, club membership and activity groups.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to American Women's Club in Stockholm homepage! The AWC exists to provide support to American women living in Stockholm, Sweden. ]
American Women's Club Malmö - FAWCO. Brings together American women residing in Sweden for the purpose of gaining companionship, support and friendship among their fellow countrywomen.
Meta Description: [ Homepage for the American Women's Club in Malmö, Sweden. ]
American Women's Club of Antwerp - FAWCO. Contact information for the AWC in Antwerp. Help and information for American expatriate women and links to other useful sites.
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American Women's Club of Basel - FAWCO. General information on meetings, activities, charity projects, and publications.
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American Women's Club of Berlin - FAWCO. Helps American families in Berlin, promotes contact between Americans, and offers social and cultural programs. Information on membership, monthly events, and special projects.
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American Women's Club of Bern - FAWCO. Nonpolitical organization sponsoring social, cultural, and charitable activities in and around Bern. Includes bulletin board for members, interest groups, and publications.
American Women's Club of Bombay - FAWCO. Provides support and information for women planning to move to Bombay (Mumbai) with their families. Also provides a social network and helps newcomers adapt to the sometimes overwhelming aspects of India.
Meta Description: [ AWC Homepage ]
American Women's Club of Brussels - FAWCO. Engages in welfare and cultural activities which will contribute to closer Belgo-American understanding. Departments, membership, business directory, and calendar of events.
American Women's Club of Central Scotland - FAWCO. Club information, activities, philanthropies, and Glasgow and Edinburgh happenings.
American Women's Club of Cologne - FAWCO. Women from many different countries who get together to share information and experiences. Includes newsletter, information on activities, membership, and newcomers' resources.
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American Women's Club of Düsseldorf - FAWCO. Members from the US, Germany, and many other countries. Includes membership information, newsletter, and links to area resources.
American Women's Club of Dublin - FAWCO. Social and philanthropic activities fostering a connection to Irish culture and community. Information on membership, activities, and relocation.
Meta Description: [ The American Women's Club of Dublin, Ireland. A social, philanthropic and networking organisation for women with strong ties to North America. ]
American Women's Club of Finland - FAWCO. Social and support group of American and international women in the Helsinki area. Details about events and upcoming meetings.
Meta Description: [ American Women's Club of Finland, founded in 1970, monthly meetings in Helsinki and many events. ]
American Women's Club of Gothenburg (Göteborg) - FAWCO. Includes reports on activities, photo album, relocation resources, and book club selections.
American Women's Club of London - FAWCO. Provides social, cultural, educational and philanthropic activities for US citizens and persons with close ties to the United States who are living in London. Includes calendar and upcoming activities.
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American Women's Club of Luxembourg - FAWCO. Upcoming meetings, calendar of events, activities, and photos.
American Women's Club of Oslo - Provides an opportunity for expatriates to become better acquainted with other Americans in Oslo. Includes a history of the club, message from the President, tips on living in Oslo and schedule of upcoming meetings and events.
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the opportunity to become acquainted with other Americans in Oslo, to explore Norwegian and
American culture, to participate in varied programs and activities, to network and expand
wit... ]
American Women's Club of Perth - FAWCO. Members from every part of the USA, Canada and other parts of the world, living temporarily or permanently in western Australia. Upcoming events, club history and photos, and membership information.
American Women's Club of Thailand - FAWCO. Open to any woman living in Thailand. Information on board members, excursions and activities, and scholarship program.
Meta Description: [ The American Women's Club of Thailand is a nonpolitical, nonprofit group organized to promote friendship in the American community and emphasize friendship and cooperation with Thai women through social, cultural and philanthropic activities. ]
American Women's Club of Thailand - Support group for American women living in Bangkok, Thailand.
Meta Description: [ The American Women's Club of Thailand located in Bangkok is a nonpolitical, nonprofit group organized to promote friendship in the American community and emphasize friendship and cooperation with Thai women through social, cultural and philanthropic activities. ]
American Women's Club of the Hague - FAWCO. Club activities, calendar of events, and resources for relocating to Holland.
American Women's Club of the Philippines - FAWCO. Activities, meetings, social opportunities for families and children, registry for domestic help, and club history.
American Women's Club of the Taunus - A non-profit and volunteer based member organization for American women living in Germany. Offers a mission statement, services available, activities of the group and a online membership form with terms and conditions.
American Women's Club of Zurich - FAWCO. Program for being introduced to living in Zurich, membership information, and links to family resources.
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non-profit, volunteer, member organization whose mission is to provide an avenue of
friendship for American women as well as non-American women with close ties to the
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American Women's Group in Paris - FAWCO. Board and officers, activities and interest groups, and Paris newcomer links.
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Meta Description: [ AAWE, the Association of American Wives of Europeans, with close to 600 members is based in Paris, France. ]
Association of American Women of Aberdeen - FAWCO. American and Canadian expatriates who meet for social and cultural exchange. Includes links to community resources, relocation tips, and membership information.
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Benvenuto Club of Milan - FAWCO. English-speaking group welcomes women by providing opportunities for them to make friends. Activities, membership, calendar of events, and help for Americans and Orientals living in Milan.
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Chilterns American Women's Club - FAWCO. Club history, special interest groups, membership information, and links for women planning a move to the UK.
Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas Inc. - An international network of independent clubs. FAWCO serves as a support network for American women living and working abroad.
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North American Connection - FAWCO. Serves the West and East Midlands (UK). Information on membership, activities, and support resources.
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US Women's Club of Fyn [Denmark] - FAWCO. Information on meetings, holiday activities, and monthly newsletter.
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