BPCG-176 · December 2023 · English
IGNOU BPCG-176 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
PSYCHOLOGY OF GENDER
Structured previous year question paper for BPCG-176, December 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMME
(BDP)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
BPCG–176 : PSYCHOLOGY OF GENDER
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Answer any five questions from the following
in about 400 words each. Select at least two
questions from each Section. All questions
carry equal marks.
Section—I
Q1.Elaborate upon the methods used in gender research, citing suitable examples.
Q2.What is meant by the intersectionality approach towards gender ? Explain Sandra Bem’s gender schema theory. 6+14 [ 2 ]
Q3.Explain the key components of sexism. Discuss the role of antipathy and benevolence attitude in gender prejudice.
Q4.Differentiate be tween sex and gender. Explain gender socialization citing appropriate examples.
Section—II
Q5.Elucidate gender development in the context of expectation states theory.
Q6.Describe the expanded view of interdependent self-conceptual in the context of gender.
Q7.Discuss gender issues at the workplace in the Indian context.
Q8.Does gender influence leadership styles ? Discuss. 20 [ 3 ] BPCG–176 2023 –176 [ 4 ]