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MWG-009

M.A. IN WOMEN'S AND GENDER STUDIES (MAWGS)

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Term-End Examination December, 2014

MWG-009 : WOMEN AND SOCIAL STRUCTURE Maximum Marks : 100

Time : 3 hours

Note : Attempt any five of the following questions. All questions carry equal marks. 1.

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Define development and discuss it from a feminist perspective.

20

Distinguish between family and household. Discuss the feminist critique of family as a form of social institution.

20

How do gender and caste reproduce each other as social structures ? Give examples to substantiate your answer.

20

Discuss and analyse the debates on women and class in the context of globalisation and paid economy.

20

How does development impact the social location of tribal women ? Give suitable examples in support of your answer.

20

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Discuss the construction of gender in Hindu religion. 20

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Analyse social structure in relation to social institutions and processes. 20

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Write short notes on any following : (a)

Standpoint Theory

(b)

Social Change

(c)

Forms of Family

(d)

Brahminical Patriarchy

(e)

Uniform Civil Code (UCC)

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four of the 4x5=20

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