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Course: Sociology of Gender Issue: Theoretical Background (4685) Semester: Spring, 2018
Level: M.Sc Sociology
Dear Students,
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Course Coordinator
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ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD
(Department of Sociology, Social Work & Population Studies)
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Course: Sociology of Gender Issue: Theoretical Background (4685) Semester: Spring, 2018
Level: M.Sc, Sociology Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units 1–4)
Q 1. Discuss and differentiate between sex, gender, and biology with examples. (25)
Q 2. Critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the social learning and
identification theory of gender. (25)
Q 3. How do Marxist and Radical feminist see the gender and related issues? Apply
the perspectives on Pakistani society. (25)
Q 4. Write note on following
1) Third wave feminism (12)
2) Gender as social phenomena (13)
ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units 5–9)
Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40
Q 1. Discuss gender specific social learning of children. Also exemplify their
differences. (25)
Q 2. Gender specific socialization plays an important role in personality development.
What evidence is there that set socialization in Pakistan is changing? (25)
Q 3. Elaborate Gender and Health care system with reference to Pakistani Context.
(25)
Q 4. Write note on following.
i Women Status in Pakistani Culture (12)
ii Gender images and Media (13)
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