CSS Gender Studies Past Paper 2018
PART-2(Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. (20×4)
PART-II
Q. No. 2 What are the fundamental differences between Gender Studies and Women’s Studies? Substantiate your argument(s) with examples. Highlight the current status of women studies in Pakistan.
Q. No. 3 Write a comprehensive essay on the ‘sex versus gender debate’ in feminist philosophy and social sciences, reflecting nature versus nurture argument.
Q. No. 4 What type(s) of feminism can elevate the social-cultural, economic, and political status of women in Pakistan?
Q. No. 5 What are the reasons responsible for ranking Pakistan as the second-worst country in the world for gender inequality despite Pakistan’s commitment to many international conventions and strong commitment to gender equality in the 1973 constitution?
Q. No. 6 In the last two decades, globalization has had a huge impact on the lives of women in developing nations, including Pakistan. What are the impacts of the global political economy on Pakistani women?
Q. No. 7 Believing in the statement that “women cover half the sky,” do you think we need an equal number of women in all spheres of public domain, especially in politics?
Q. No. 8 Write short notes on any TWO of the following:
(a) ‘Gender Strategic Needs’ and ‘Gender Practical Needs’
(b) APWA and WAF
(c) Government Initiative for combating the menace of violence against women