BGDG-172 · June 2022 · English

IGNOU BGDG-172 June 2022 Previous Year Question Paper

GENDER SENSITIZATION : SOCIETY AND CULTURE

Structured previous year question paper for BGDG-172, June 2022 session.

Max marks: 100 · Questions: 13 · Sections: 2

Verified: 10 Aug 2026

BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMME

UNDER CBCS

(BDP)

Term-End Examination

June, 2022

[Generic Elective (GE)]

BGDG-172 : GENDER SENSITIZATION : SOCIETY

AND CULTURE

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : Answer the questions as per instructions

given in each Section.

Section—A

Note : Answer any four of the f ollowing questions

in 500 words each. Each question carries

15 marks.

Q1.Describe the early (trad itional) discourse of work with examples. [ 2 ]

Q2.Critically evaluate feminist approach to ‘family’ as an institution.

Q3.What is sexuality ? Is i t a social construction ? Explain.

Q4.Discuss gender socialization wit h the help of examples.

Q5.Discuss the forms of masculinities with suitable examples.

Q6.What is the relationship between patriarchy, capitalism and the mater nal body ? Explain in detail.

Q7.What is marginalization and informa lisation in work ?

Q8.Describe Reproductive and Child Health Policy (RCH).

Section—B

Note : Answer any four of the f ollowing questions

in 300 words each. Each question carries

10 marks.

Q9.Discuss social attitudes and ster eotypes about disability. [ 3 ]

Q10.Describe, what is gender based violence.

Q11.Do you think that objectification of women happens in India ? Explain.

Q12.Define ‘Double burden’ in the context of women’s work. Give an example.

Q13.Explain sexual harassment at workplace.