BPCG-176 · December 2024 · English
IGNOU BPCG-176 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
PSYCHOLOGY OF GENDER
Structured previous year question paper for BPCG-176, December 2024 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMME
(BDP)
Term-End Examination
December, 2024
BPCG-176 : PSYCHOLOGY OF GENDER
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note :
(i) Answer any five questions, selecting at
least two questions from each Section.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iii) Answer each question in about
400 words.
Section—I
Q1.Discuss the quantitative methods in gender research.
Q2.What are gender stereotypes ? Explain the various components of gender stereotypes, giving examples of each.
Q3.Differentiate between sex, gender and sexual orientation. Discuss gender socialization, citing suitable research.
Q4.Explain the evolutionary approach to gender.20
Section—II
Q5.Explain any two theories from the cognitive approach that describe gender differences.
Q6.Discuss theories of sex/gender related differences.
Q7.Explain gender differences in non-verbal behaviour.
Q8.Discuss the psychosocial issues of LGBT community.