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.