the fair sex

the fair/fairer sex

(old-fashioned)

women

Usage notes: Some women think this phrase is offensive.

My father hated the idea of me joining the army. He always said it wasn't a suitable occupation for the fair sex.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Karolyn	KER-ə-lin, KAR-ə-lin	English
Jerrod	JER-əd	English
Jonah	JO-nə (English)	English, Biblical
Fearghal	-	Irish
MaxmiliÁN	-	Czech
Mccoy	[mə'kɔi]