Butterfly Swan Woman

The swans (Cygnus) are a genus of ducks (Anatidae). Within this family they are classified as geese (Anserinae). Swans are the largest of all duck birds. Because of the pure white plumage of the European species (formerly Latin Cygnus albus "White Swan") and impressive size, they have entered into numerous myths and fairy tales.

Woman Latin and technically also Femina, refers to a female adult human being. Female children and adolescents are referred to as girls. The polite form of address for a woman in German is Frau, followed by the surname of the person addressed. In some sports, the designation Dame is still common. Women with typical genetic development have a pair of chromosomes XX and, unlike men, are usually able to become pregnant and bear children from puberty to menopause.

The female anatomy, unlike the male, includes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, uterus, vagina, vulva, paraurethral gland, and Bartholin's glands. The adult woman's pelvis is wider, hips are wider, and breasts are larger than those of an adult male. Women have significantly less facial and other body hair, a higher body fat composition, and are on average smaller and less muscular than men.

Throughout human history, traditional gender roles have often defined and limited women's activities and opportunities (compare femininity). Particularly with the achievement of universal suffrage for women, role restrictions loosened in many societies during the 20th century (compare gender order); women gained access to professional fields, opportunities for advancement, and higher education, and were no longer confined to traditional housewife roles.