Depends on the context. In formal scientific or academic writing it's perfectly normal to use this language for humans. In most casual settings though, dudes who say "female" in lieu of where most would say "woman" is a bit of a red flag. Betrays an unfamiliarity with women and an "otherness", like they are some weird test subject they observe from afar and take notes about.
Depends on the context. In formal scientific or academic writing it's perfectly normal to use this language for humans. In most casual settings though, dudes who say "female" in lieu of where most would say "woman" is a bit of a red flag. Betrays an unfamiliarity with women and an "otherness", like they are some weird test subject they observe from afar and take notes about.