The crime of
assault on a female is contained in G.S. 14-33(c)(2) which states that:
Unless the conduct is covered under some other provision of law providing greater punishment, any person who commits any assault, assault and battery, or affray is guilty of a Class A1 misdemeanor if, in the course of the assault, assault and battery, or affray, he or she… [a]ssaults a female, he being a male person at least 18 years of age.