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OSOU MSO-302 Solved Assignment 2023-24

Odisha State Open University, Sambalpur

Course Code : MSO-302 (Theory) Semester-3 (New Syllabus)

Master of Arts (Honours) in Sociology MASO

ASSIGNMENTS-01

Gender and Society (MSO-302)

(Theory) Full Mark-100

(Answer all the questions, which are compulsory) 

Group- ‘A’

Q. No. 1 Answer within one sentence each. Marks: 1 × 10= 10

a. The book ‘The Dialectic of Sex’ written by ___________.

b. What is Gender?

c. What is Sex?

d. Who wrote the book Sex, Gender and Society?

e. What is institution?

f. What is Feminism?

g. What is the full form of LGBTQ?

h. What is Empowerment?

i. What is Gender equality?

j. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign was launched in which year?

Group- ‘B’

Q. No 2. Short answer-type Questions (Word Limit: 100 Words) Marks:5 X 4 = 20

a. State the difference between matriarchy and patriarchy.

b. Describe the evolution of Feminism.

c. Write a short note Gender and Development (WAD).

d. What is Constitution of India? What are its primary functions? Provide few such provisions for women in India.

GROUP- ‘C

Q. No 3. Medium answer-type Questions (Word Limit: 200 Words) Marks: 10 X 4 = 40

a. Discuss briefly some of the characteristics features of patriarchy in the Indian context

b. Briefly discuss the Types of Feminism.

c. Describe the postulates of Postmodern Feminism.

d. Explain critically the gender perspectives and development planning in India.

GROUP- ‘D

Q. No 4. Long answer-type Questions (Word Limit: 300 Words) Marks: 15 X 2 = 30

a. Elaborate Gender as a social construct.

b. Explain the importance of gender mainstreaming and empowerment approach.

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