The movements and ideologies of feminism have a shared goal of achieving gender equality. Some women are denied reproductive rights. Violence against women, whether within families or in communities, has a long history and is primarily committed by men.
With restrictions loosening during the 20th century in many societies, women have gained access to careers beyond the traditional homemaker, and the ability to pursue higher education. Throughout human history, traditional gender roles have often defined and limited women's activities and opportunities many religious doctrines stipulate certain rules for women. Women have significantly less facial and other body hair, have a higher body fat composition, and are on average shorter and less muscular than men. The adult female pelvis is wider, the hips broader, and the breasts larger than that of adult males. Female anatomy is distinguished from male anatomy by the female reproductive system, which includes the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, and vulva. Typically, women have two X chromosomes and are capable of pregnancy and giving birth from puberty until menopause. The plural women is sometimes used in certain phrases such as ' women's rights' to denote female humans regardless of age. Prior to adulthood, a female human is referred to as a girl (a female child or adolescent).
