WGS QUIZ 3 2026/2027 | WOMEN'S & GENDER STUDIES STUDY
GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS, ANSWERS & REVIEW
When did the third wave of feminism begin? - ANS ✔✔1992
What is NOT an issue for third wave feminists? - ANS ✔✔Entrance into college
True or False.
Racial stereotypes tied to one's sexuality are no longer present in our society. - ANS ✔✔False
Briefly describe how the third wave of feminism is different than the first and second waves. - ANS
✔✔The first wave of feminism focused on the main right of women voting while the second wave of
feminism included education, sexuality, workplace, and everyday events. The third wave is different from
both of these waves because it is more inclusive to racial issues, third world women, speaking about
sexual harassment, and calling out the sexualization of women in our society.
Briefly describe why Clinton's and Palin's run for office was significant. (It's not because they were the
first to do it). - ANS ✔✔Clinton and Palin's run for office shaped our country's consciousness of women
in politics. This lead to groups either for or against women in politics as well as encouraged more women
to run for political positions.
Briefly describe why men's involvement in third wave feminism is important for social change. - ANS
✔✔The role of men within feminist movements is extremely important. Men have access to resources,
privilege within our society, and add credibility to the movement. By having members who control the
patriarchy, the women's movement can be taken more seriously and be seen as a necessary change.
What is the largest racial group who are impoverished? - ANS ✔✔Whites
What factors contribute to the fact that women are more likely to be impoverished than men? - ANS
✔✔They suffer from a wage gap
Correct
It's socially expected that they will get custody of their children after divorce.
Correct
They are less likely to receive benefits such as health care, paid sick leave, or vacation days.
Correct
They are more likely to work part-time than men.
Answers:
Correct
They suffer from a wage gap
Correct
GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS, ANSWERS & REVIEW
When did the third wave of feminism begin? - ANS ✔✔1992
What is NOT an issue for third wave feminists? - ANS ✔✔Entrance into college
True or False.
Racial stereotypes tied to one's sexuality are no longer present in our society. - ANS ✔✔False
Briefly describe how the third wave of feminism is different than the first and second waves. - ANS
✔✔The first wave of feminism focused on the main right of women voting while the second wave of
feminism included education, sexuality, workplace, and everyday events. The third wave is different from
both of these waves because it is more inclusive to racial issues, third world women, speaking about
sexual harassment, and calling out the sexualization of women in our society.
Briefly describe why Clinton's and Palin's run for office was significant. (It's not because they were the
first to do it). - ANS ✔✔Clinton and Palin's run for office shaped our country's consciousness of women
in politics. This lead to groups either for or against women in politics as well as encouraged more women
to run for political positions.
Briefly describe why men's involvement in third wave feminism is important for social change. - ANS
✔✔The role of men within feminist movements is extremely important. Men have access to resources,
privilege within our society, and add credibility to the movement. By having members who control the
patriarchy, the women's movement can be taken more seriously and be seen as a necessary change.
What is the largest racial group who are impoverished? - ANS ✔✔Whites
What factors contribute to the fact that women are more likely to be impoverished than men? - ANS
✔✔They suffer from a wage gap
Correct
It's socially expected that they will get custody of their children after divorce.
Correct
They are less likely to receive benefits such as health care, paid sick leave, or vacation days.
Correct
They are more likely to work part-time than men.
Answers:
Correct
They suffer from a wage gap
Correct
