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
Anushka	-	Russian
Davida	-	English (Rare)
Nurit	-	Hebrew
Tamiko	tah-mee-ko	Japanese
Lenard	['leinɑ:t]
Ampelius	-	Ancient Greek (Latinized)