[OBJECTIVE]
Subject: Socio-Cultural Aspects of Gender
Time Allowed: 15 Minutes
Max Marks: 10
NOTE: Attempt this Paper on this Question Sheet only. Please encircle the correct option. Division of marks is given in front of each question. This Paper will be collected back after expiry of time limit mentioned above.
Part-I Encircle the right answer, cutting and overwriting are not allowed. (10)
Gender is a ________ concept.
social
biological
psychological
2. inter culturality is:
belonging to two or more cultures
interaction of people from different cultures
having knowledge of various cultures
3. Cultural norms function to support the fluid operation of:
society
religion
family institution
Coates (1986) suggested that ____________ strategy (in terms of gender and language) was used by women to enhance their social identity
cultural
assimilation
personal
The idea that gender difference is __________ constructed is an academic construct present in feminist, philosophical and sociological theories about gender:
religiously
culturally
socially
One of Kimmel’s major arguments is that gender is a property of ___________.
institutions
relations
interactions
Gender Balance refers to:
equality of females and males
having equa! number of male and female staff in organizational structure
equal opportunities for males and females in domestic sphere
The concentration of women and men in different types and levels of activity and employment with women being confined to a narrower range of occupation is known as
gender bias
occupational segregation
occupational harassment
The focus to change traditional roles of women and men in the society is called:
Strategic Gender Needs
Practical Gender Needs
Gender Empowerment Measure
Gender division of labor is based on biology is a claim supported by
gender sensitivity
patriarchy
gender inequity
[SUBJECTIVE]
Subject: Socio-Cultural Aspects of Gender
Time Allowed: 2 Hours 45 Minutes
Max Marks: 50
NOTE: ATTEMPT THIS (SUBJECTIVE) ON SEPARATE ANSWER SHEET PROVIDED
Part-II Give Short Answers, Each question carries equal marks. (20)
Q#1: Language is gendered’, what does this imply? Explain your answer with examples.
Q#2: Do you think both culture and religion play a role in building up gender roles and beliefs? Elaborate your answer.
Q#3: How do the workplaces promote/maintain a gendered environment?
Part-III Give Long Answers, Each question carries equal marks. (30)
Q#3: What is patriarchy and what is its role in social construction of gender?
Q#4: How do you explain glass ceiling effect?
Q#5: What are the main socio-cultural issues in Pakistan?
Q#6: Family is a social institution, how does it uphold gendered identities?
