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
Elaheh	-	Persian
Viatrix	-	Late Roman
NermİN	-	Turkish
Stan	[stæn]
Iunius	-	Ancient Roman
Imad	-	Arabic