What does the word "females" probably mean in this passage

A．Female swimmers from Latin countries are unlikely to be successful in the Olympics.
B．American girls are encouraged to pursue competitive track and field, swimming and driving.
C．Female swimmers from the U. S. and Germany are likely to be successful in the Olympics.
D．Culture emcourages certain activities, discourages others, and sets standards of physical health and attractiveness.

A．Because successful women swimmers tend to be big, strong, hard and bulky, but Brazilian culture says that women should be soft.
B．Because Brazilian women don't like swimming and running.
C．Because Brazil's beauty standards accept less fat, expecially in female buttocks and hips.
D．Because Brazilian girls are encouraged to take part in public activities.