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.