ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FEMALE
From earlier femelle (influenced by male), from Latin fēmella a young woman, from fēmina a woman.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FEMALE»
The term «female» is very widely used and occupies the
1.661 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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10 QUOTES WITH «FEMALE»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
female.
Some Western demographers have posited, due to the female shortage created by the one-child policy, that China will be forced to field a vast force - as in tens of millions strong - of wifeless men who'll gladly wage wars around the planet to burn off all those unrequited hormones.
No longer is the female destined solely for the home and the rearing of the family and only the male for the marketplace and the world of ideas.
It's important to have female solidarity and support each other and other actresses.
I think there's something very lovely and hilarious about exploring the particular neuroses of the female mind. It's just not the same thing with men. I mean, there are exceptions, but for the most part, women beat themselves up in their heads more. They overanalyze stuff far more than men do.
In the sex war, thoughtlessness is the weapon of the male, vindictiveness of the female.
I don't handle creepy crawlers well. I had a spider problem at a house in Australia, and one of my female friends had to come rescue me from it.
African-American women account for 67 percent of all newly diagnosed female AIDS cases.
An eating disorder epidemic suggests that love and disgust are being jointly marketed, as it were; that wherever the proposition might first have come from, the unacceptability of the female body has been disseminated culturally.
A dress is a piece of ephemeral architecture, designed to enhance the proportions of the female body.
I'm supportive of anyone, male or female, feeling good about themselves.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FEMALE»
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female in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
female and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
Oh yum!"--Kate Bornstein, author of "My Gender Workbook". 38 photos. ""Female Masculinity" is a very important work that scholars in cultural studies will be talking about for years. Nothing like it exists, period.
Brizendine reveals the neurological explanations behind why • A woman remembers fights that a man insists never happened • A teen girl is so obsessed with her looks and talking on the phone • Thoughts about sex enter a woman’s brain ...
Louann Brizendine, M.D., 2007
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Female Chauvinist Pigs: Women and the Rise of Raunch Culture
Examines how some women are promoting chauvinism by behaving in sexually compromising ways, in an account that evaluates how women may be contributing to misogynistic and stereotyped belief systems.
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Female "circumcision" in Africa: Culture, Controversy, and ...
To ban excision in Meru, Kenya, Lynn Thomas
Bettina Shell-Duncan, Ylva Hernlund, 2000
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The
Female Body Breakthrough: The Revolutionary ...
A strength-training guide for women shares advice for achieving sustainable fat loss and other benefits, outlining a program of more than 100 illustrated warm-up moves and exercises, a comprehensive nutrition plan and recommendations for ...
6
Female Genital Mutilation
Looks at both the physical and mental needs of women and girls who have had, or are at risk of having, female genital mutilation; explores cultural, ethical, medical, legal, and human rights issues; and discusses legislation and prevention ...
7
Fair Philosopher: Eliza Haywood and The
Female Spectator
This collection makes a convincing argument that Haywood's periodical deserves far more critical attention than it has received so far and suggests new lines of development for future Haywood scholarship."--Publisher's website.
Lynn Marie Wright, Donald J. Newman, 2006
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Female Infanticide, Its Causes and Solutions
Female Infanticide, a social problem is a multi dimensional phenomenon in Tamilnadu. This work is an attempt to study the problem historically and in a futuristic perspective.
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Female Control: Sexual Selection by Cryptic
Female Choice
Eberhard interweaves his review of previous studies with speculation on the consequences of this theoretical development, and indicates promising new directions for future research.
William G. Eberhard, 1996
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Female Crime, Criminals, and Cellmates: An Exploration of ...
The work concludes with a discussion of female offenders in the custody of correctional authorities.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FEMALE»
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female is used in the context of the following news items.
Female Ghostbusters Are Ready to Rock in Epic First Cast Pic With …
The female Ghostbusters are officially ready to take your call. Director Paul Feig shared the first cast photo from the upcoming Ghostbusters ... «Us Magazine, Jul 15»
Do female bosses threaten men?
A new study strengthens the theory that men often feel threatened when they have female bosses — so much so that they respond aggressively ... «Today.com, Jul 15»
New study confirms every female boss' fear that she just can't win
But what if the bias against a female boss is so deeply ingrained in some of her male charges, that they find her leadership role threatening and ... «Mashable, Jul 15»
Most Teen Boys Want More Strong Female Characters In Video …
Some boys said that this objectification of female characters in fighting games interfered with their ability to enjoy the fight sequence. A full 55% ... «Fast Company, Jul 15»
With Amy Schumer and other female stars, comedy is queen in …
The year's most successful female-led movie was the spy comedy "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," in which Angelina Jolie shared screen time with Brad ... «Newsday, Jul 15»
Why The Female Ghostbusters Are The Fruition Of Genderswap …
The Internet got its first full glimpse of the Ghostbusters reboot cast on Friday morning, and the images confirm everything that we thought ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
Female Ranger students pass Darby Phase on 3rd try
After three tries, the three women remaining in the Army's gender-integrated assessment of Ranger School have successfully completed the ... «ArmyTimes.com, Jul 15»
World of Warcraft Director: Female Characters Don't Need 'Slutty …
Fans of the game World of Warcraft have been waiting for a film adaptation for nearly 10 years since the project was first announced in 2006. «TIME, Jul 15»
Female superheroes to the rescue! Or not
San Diego (AFP) - There are plenty of female superheroes at Comic-Con, the annual pop culture festival in San Diego -- but they are mostly ... «Business Insider, Jul 15»
Kapow! Female Superheroes Are Breaking Comics' Glass Ceiling
The population of female fans is often estimated to be much lower, though: In 2012, superhero-heavy DC did a reader survey and reported that ... «Yahoo News, Jul 15»
