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
Berker	-	Turkish
Herta	HER-tah	German
Kenny	['keni]
Pandora	[pæn'dɔ:rə]
Bassett	['bæsit]
Jeremiel	-	Biblical