Man
A man is an adult male human. The plural ''men'' is sometimes used in certain phrases such as ''men's studies'' to denote male humans regardless of age.}} Prior to adulthood, a male human is referred to as a boy (a male child or adolescent).Like most other male mammals, a man's genome usually inherits an X chromosome from the mother and a Y chromosome from the father. Sex differentiation of the male fetus is governed by the SRY gene on the Y chromosome. During puberty, hormones which stimulate androgen production result in the development of secondary sexual characteristics that result in even more differences between the sexes. These include greater muscle mass, greater height, the growth of facial hair and a lower body fat composition. Male anatomy is distinguished from female anatomy by the male reproductive system, which includes the penis, scrotum, testicles, sperm duct, prostate gland and epididymis, and by secondary sex characteristics, including a narrower pelvis and hips, and smaller breasts and nipples.
Throughout human history, traditional gender roles have often defined and limited men's activities and opportunities. Men often face conscription into military service or are directed into professions with high mortality rates. Many religious doctrines stipulate certain rules for men, such as religious circumcision. Men are over-represented as both perpetrators and victims of violence.
Trans men have a gender identity that does not align with their female sex assignment at birth, while intersex men may have sex characteristics that do not fit typical notions of male biology. Provided by Wikipedia
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by Lay-man of the Church of England
Published 1718
Published 1718
printed by Grace White for Thomas Hammond, jun. Bookseller, and sold by A. Bettesworth in Pater-Noster-Row, and A. Dodd without Temple Bar, London
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by Wooden-man in Essex Street
Published 1754
Published 1754
printed at the sign of The oak sapling correcting D---- L----
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by Author of The whole duty of man
Published 1710
Published 1710
printed for M. Hotham, at the Black-Boy on the Middle of London Bridge
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by Lieutenant of a man of war
Published 1720
Published 1720
printed for John True-Blue, at the Neptune and Mars, near the Tower