BGDG-172 · December 2023 · English
IGNOU BGDG-172 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
GENDER SENSITIZATION : SOCIETY AND CULTURE
Structured previous year question paper for BGDG-172, December 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 14 · Sections: 2
Verified: 10 Aug 2026
BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMME
(CBCS)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
(Generic Elective–GE)
BGDG-172 : GENDER SENSITIZATION : SOCIETY
AND CULTURE
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Answer questions as per the instructions
given in each Section.
Section–A
Note : Answer any four of the following question s
in 500 words each. Each question carries
15 marks.
Q1.Define the concept of patriarchy. What do you understand by ‘Brahmanical patriarchy’ ?
Q2.Discuss the forms of masculinities with suitable examples.
Q3.Do you agree that media reinforces the notion of feminity and masculinity ? Explain by providing examples. [ 2 ]
Q4.Critically evaluate the natu re and functions of the family institutions.
Q5.Discuss the relationship of patriarchy, capitalism and the maternal body in the cross - cultural context.
Q6.Define work. Discuss the traditional and contemporary debates on work.
Q7.What is the difference bet ween Reproductive Rights and Reproductive Health ? Explain.
Q8.What is disability ? Discuss social attitudes towards disability.
Section–B
Note : Answer any four of the following question s
in 300 words each. Each question carries
10 marks.
Q9.Write a note on ‘Representation’.
Q10.What is Decent Work ?
Q11.Write a note on dowry related deaths.
Q12.Describe the myths related to sexual harassment at workplace.
Q13.What is Gender difference in vocabulary ? Clarify.
Q14.Write a note on Liberal Feminism. [ 3 ] BGDG–172 2023 -172 [ 4 ] BGDG–172 (work) [ 5 ] BGDG–172 (Decent Work)