I emphasize with interjection and writersoul’s frustrations. I’ve observed the schoolwork done by many of my female relatives, from a wide range of schools, and have always imagined that many feel this way.
[but pretty much accessible to those on any skill level]
Halacha is more sticky. Even by men we find a lot of guys in the situation of “a little knowledge is a dangerous thing”, paskening for themselves (or deciding when they don’t need a psak) with they’re own sevaros, while being pretty incompetent. As is often demonstrated to such posters here by the more knowledgeable amongst us. So while some comprehension is def. needed, it’s not so simple where to draw the line between useful background understanding, and unnecessary info which gives the illusion of a comprehensive grasp.