Introduction
This post contains all the answers for the IGNOU course MANE–004: Gender and Society Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA) for the academic year 2024–25. Each question has been answered in simple language and follows the latest word limits and formatting guidelines.
List of Questions with Answer Links
- Define patriarchy? Discuss the theoretical perspectives on its origin.
- What is gender? Evaluate the concepts of masculinity and femininity.
- Discuss socialisation and examine critically the role of family and schools in the gendered socialisation of a child.
- Discuss family from the perspective of sexuality and heteronormativity with examples.
- Write short notes on: Marxist Feminism, Queer Politics, Nayar Women, Bodies at Menarche, Domestic labour
- Evaluate different life course events and their implications on women.
- Discuss the role of women in the Telangana and Chipko movements.
- Examine how globalisation affects gender behaviour.
- Examine the identity, status, and role of women in caste-based societies.
- Discuss and differentiate between any two of the following: Sex and gender, Liberal and radical feminisms
Conclusion
These answers have been crafted to help IGNOU students understand key concepts in Gender Studies in a simplified and clear format. Each response adheres to IGNOU’s word limits and academic expectations. For other course assignments, visit the homepage or search by course code.
Category: Gender and Society (MANE-004)