Genesis 1:27 "So God created man (adam = mankind) in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.". (NKJ) The Word proclaims mankind, both male and female, in the image and likeness of God. "Image" according to Strong's means representative figure.
Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” Genesis 2:18
Then the man said, “This at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.” Genesis 2:23