Midterm Study Guide
(WGS151)
Students may use this study guide to streamline preparation for the midterm exam.
Important Terms
Be sure that you understand the definition of each of the following terms.
Asexuality-
Institutionalized-
Cissexism-
Intersectionality-
Compulsory Heterosexuality-
Internalized Oppression-
Consent-
Kyriarchy-
Gender Binary-
Marginalization-
Gender Identity-
Misogyny-
Gender Assignment-
Machismo-
Gender Expression-
Non-Binary-
Gender Fluidity-
Objectification-
Heteronormativity-
Patriarchy-
Heteropatriarchy-
Sexism-
Imperialism-
Systemic-
Intersex-
Important Points/Concepts
Be sure that you have a working knowledge of each of these points/concepts.
Ch1
-Origination of Women Studies as academic field of study
-Abolitionist Movement
-Seneca Falls Convention
-Anthony Amendment & 19th Amendment
-Title IX
-New York Radical Women
-Combahee River Collective
Ch2
-Levels of System (micro & macro)
-Hierarchical Rankings of Difference
-Intersectionality
-Regimes of Truth
Ch3
-Social Construction of Gender
-Traditional notions of masculinity and femininity
Ch4
-The Beauty Ideal
-Sexual scripts
-The double-bind in feminine sexual scripts