Major elective · Extension Work · Semester 6 · TY BA · 4 credits · 100 marks · 60 hours
Module 1: Introduction to Gender Studies
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Meaning and concept of Gender and Sex
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2
Gender roles and socio-cultural gender identity
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3
Gender Stratification and Gender Discrimination
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4
Scope and importance of Gender Studies
Module 2: Social Construction of Gender
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Gender socialization (Sports, Arts, Media, and Advertising etc.)
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2
Role of family, school, media, and society in shaping gender roles
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3
Gender stereotypes and their impact
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4
Challenging Cultural Notions of Femininity
Module 3: Gender Inequality and Discrimination
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Forms of gender discrimination
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2
Gender-based violence
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3
Gender inequality in society and work place.
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4
Issues of women’s rights and empowerment
Module 4: Gender, Development, and Empowerment
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Concept of gender equality and harassment.
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2
Gender and development
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3
Role of government and organizations in promoting gender equality
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4
Policies and programs for women’s development
Reference Books
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Connell, R.W. (2002). “Gender”. Cambridge: Polity Press
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S. Gunew (ed.) (1991) A Reader in Feminist Knowledge”. London, Routledge.
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Holmes M (2007). “What is Gender”. New Delhi, Sage Publications.
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Jackson S and Scott S (2002). “Gender: A Sociological Reader”. New York, Routledge.
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Kesseler S J and Mckenna W (1978). “Gender: An Ethno methodological Approach”. Chicago, University of Chicago Press.
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Kimmel S Michael (2004) “The Gendered Society: Reader”. Oxford: University Press.
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Lipman-Blumen J (1984). “Gender Roles and Power”. New Jersey, Prentice Hall.
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Oakley A (1985). “Sex, Gender and Society”. London, Temple Smith.
