WGS EXAM 2 2026/2027 | WOMEN'S & GENDER STUDIES STUDY
GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS, ANSWERS & EXAM REVIEW
What is sexual reproduction? - correct answer ✔✔It combines genetic material from two individuals,
creating genetic diversity.
Why is sexual reproduction the dominant evolutionary strategy? - correct answer ✔✔It increases genetic
diversity, prevents harmful mutations, and improves survival in changing environments.
What is a hermaphroditic species? - correct answer ✔✔A species that produces both sperm and eggs.
What does sexually dimorphic mean? - correct answer ✔✔Species that exist in two main biological
forms.
What are the typical human chromosomes for female and male development? - correct answer ✔✔XX
for female development and XY for male development.
What does intersex refer to? - correct answer ✔✔People whose chromosomes, hormones, or anatomy
do not fit typical male or female categories.
What is the occurrence rate of intersex variation? - correct answer ✔✔About 1 in 100 to 1 in 5,000
births.
What is the 'Hard-Wired Brain' myth? - correct answer ✔✔The idea that men and women have
fundamentally different brains is not supported by scientific evidence.
What is neuroplasticity? - correct answer ✔✔The ability of the human brain to change based on
experience, culture, education, and social expectations.
When did the Second Wave of Feminism occur? - correct answer ✔✔Early 1960s to Late 1970s.
What was the impact of WWII on women's roles? - correct answer ✔✔Women entered industrial jobs
but were encouraged to return to domestic roles after the war.
What is 'The Problem That Has No Name'? - correct answer ✔✔A term from Betty Friedan's book
describing the dissatisfaction of suburban housewives.
What does 'The Personal is Political' mean? - correct answer ✔✔Women's personal problems are
political issues caused by systemic inequality.
What are consciousness-raising groups? - correct answer ✔✔Small meetings where women share
experiences to recognize shared oppression.
GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS, ANSWERS & EXAM REVIEW
What is sexual reproduction? - correct answer ✔✔It combines genetic material from two individuals,
creating genetic diversity.
Why is sexual reproduction the dominant evolutionary strategy? - correct answer ✔✔It increases genetic
diversity, prevents harmful mutations, and improves survival in changing environments.
What is a hermaphroditic species? - correct answer ✔✔A species that produces both sperm and eggs.
What does sexually dimorphic mean? - correct answer ✔✔Species that exist in two main biological
forms.
What are the typical human chromosomes for female and male development? - correct answer ✔✔XX
for female development and XY for male development.
What does intersex refer to? - correct answer ✔✔People whose chromosomes, hormones, or anatomy
do not fit typical male or female categories.
What is the occurrence rate of intersex variation? - correct answer ✔✔About 1 in 100 to 1 in 5,000
births.
What is the 'Hard-Wired Brain' myth? - correct answer ✔✔The idea that men and women have
fundamentally different brains is not supported by scientific evidence.
What is neuroplasticity? - correct answer ✔✔The ability of the human brain to change based on
experience, culture, education, and social expectations.
When did the Second Wave of Feminism occur? - correct answer ✔✔Early 1960s to Late 1970s.
What was the impact of WWII on women's roles? - correct answer ✔✔Women entered industrial jobs
but were encouraged to return to domestic roles after the war.
What is 'The Problem That Has No Name'? - correct answer ✔✔A term from Betty Friedan's book
describing the dissatisfaction of suburban housewives.
What does 'The Personal is Political' mean? - correct answer ✔✔Women's personal problems are
political issues caused by systemic inequality.
What are consciousness-raising groups? - correct answer ✔✔Small meetings where women share
experiences to recognize shared oppression.
