BGDG-172 · December 2025 · English
IGNOU BGDG-172 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
GENDER SENSITIZATION : SOCIETY AND CULTURE
Structured previous year question paper for BGDG-172, December 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 13 · Sections: 3
Verified: 10 Aug 2026
BACHELOR’S DEGREE
PROGRAMMELIB. A. INGENDER
STUDIES (CBCS) (BAG/BAGS)
Term-End Examination
December, 2025
[Generic Elective (GE)]
BGDG-172 : GENDER SENSITIZATION :
SOCIETY AND CULTURE
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note:
(i) Answer questions as per the
instructions given in each Section.
(ii) Answer eight questions in all from
Section A and Section B (four each).
Section—A
questions in about 500 words each.
Each question carries 15 marks.
4x15=60
Q1.Define Masculinity. Discuss the forms of masculinity by providing suitable examples.
Q2.Discuss the liberal and radical feminist perspectives in the context of family as an institution.
Q3.Define work. Describe international standards of measurement of work.
Q4.Critically evaluate the role of mass media in the context of gender.
Q5.What is reproductive health and rights ?
Q6.Give any two examples to support your answer.
Q7.Describe gender differences in language use with suitable examples.
Q8.Discuss the forms of sexual harassment at the workplace.
Q9.Explain ‘gender’ as a product of society and culture.
Section—B
questions in about 300 words each.
Each question carries 10 marks.
4x10=40
Q10.Discuss the relationship between masculinity and violence with suitable examples.
Q11.Discuss the role of rural and migrant mothers in India.
Q12.Evaluate gender gaps in labour force participation and economy with reference to work.
Q13.Explain gender issues in disability and violence with the help of examples. #-42918600-172 2.1. 0.