CSS Gender Studies Past Paper 2019
PART-2(Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. (20×4)
PART-II
Q. No. 2 How do you differentiate the discipline of Gender Studies from that of Women Studies? Historically trace the need for the establishment of Gender Studies as a distinct discipline and its scope and significance with especial reference to Pakistan.
Q. No. 3 Outline and explain the three major waves of feminist movements in the West. Discuss the influence of these waves on feminist movements in Pakistan.
Q. No. 4 Explain the relevance of Modernization Theory and Dependency Theory to gender equality. Critically analyze the subordination of women in modern societies in the light of these two theories.
Q. No. 5 The process of globalization has connected nations worldwide and has made the world a global village, yet it has also increased inequalities across nations. Discuss the gendered inequalities created and promoted by the process of globalization in contemporary societies worldwide.
Q. No. 6 Women’s participation in the labor force has increased recently, yet women continue to perform their reproductive roles. Discuss the challenges encountered by women as a result of their paid employment worldwide with especial reference to Pakistan.
Q. No. 7 Explain the structural and direct forms of violence against women in Pakistani society by highlighting the case study of Mukhtaran Mai.
Q. No. 8 Write short notes on any TWO of the following:
a. Suffragist movement
b. Postmodern Feminism
c. Structural Functionalism