What makes a girl a woman?

Question

I'm 26 and I've noticed that some females of the same age are referred to as 'girls' and others 'women'. When does a girl become a woman and which is better?

Answer 1

Society (legally) considers us women when we turn 18.

Sometimes, being called girls is simply endearing, especially from other women the same age. Otherwise, it could be suggesting the maturity level.

Consider the context, and the source.

Answer 2

When she reaches the age of 18 and 21 is better.

Answer 3

A girl becomes a woman when shop assistants call her Madam. I became a woman when I stopped having girl's nights out. Oh and I hate being called Madam!

Answer 4

A "woman" to me is a title. And I think it comes once a female has accomplished something. To me.. when you say "Im a woman!" it's very impowering! It's like I said, like you have accomplished something big.

For me, personally, my accomplishment was having a baby. He not only made me a mommy... but a woman after the whole birthing process! YIKES!!!! Haha...

Answer 5

A girl becomes a woman......
1) She has her period.
2) She has her first kiss.
3) She has her learner's permit.
I can't decide which one is better so I say they both have equal pros and cons.

Answer 6

Wierd....... but I think a girl becomes a woman when she knows what she wants and acts responsibly.

Answer 7

Women are more experienced and more responsible then girls are so obviously women are better.

Answer 8

When she has her period she is a woman but you still can't have sex with her until she is 18.

Answer 9

its all in the way you carry youself, if you act like a girl , you will be treated like a girl...if you act like a mature women you will be treated like a women.
Take it from me its better being a WOMEN

Answer 10

its not about age... its about maturity..... girls are giggly and get mad too easy... a woman laughs at a good joke and gets even!! serioulsly tho, its about maturity... not about age or getting your period..... and being a woman IS better!