Course 9-1: Gender, School and Society

Question Bank

Unit 1: Gender: Concept and Perspectives

1) Distinguish between sex and gender

2) Elucidate the characteristics of gender.
3) Explain the concept of gender from sociological point of view.
4) Explain the concept of gender from psychological point of view.
5) Distinguish between gender equity and gender equality?
6) Explain the term ‘gender equality’ with reference to contemporary Indian Society.
7) What do you mean by Feminism? What are the types of Feminism?
8) What is patriarchy? How has it affected the lives of women?
9) The teacher has a vital role to play as a counselor to adolescents.’ Elucidate this statement
considering that students face many challenges with respect to their sexuality.

Unit 2: Social construction of gender identity

1) Examine the role played by family in the process of gender socialization.

2) ‘Media and gender socialization are closely connected.’ Elucidate with respect of role of
media in gender socialization.
3) ‘School is an important agent of gender socialization. ’Illustrate
4) ‘Gender socialization and culture go hand in hand.’ Elucidate
5) What is the role of caste, region and religion on social construction of gender identity?
6) Explain the term ‘Gender Stereotypes.’ How do such stereotypes influence society?
7) ‘It is disheartening to see gender bias still existing in health and nutrition, education and
employment.’ Justify

Unit 3: Gender and Curriculum Transactions

1) What is role of the curriculum and textbooks in dealing with gender issues in schools.
2) How do gender based issues get reflected in the hidden curriculum? Explain with suitable
examples.
3) Elaborate the role of curriculum, textbooks and teachers in promoting gender
empowerment.
4) Elucidate the role of any contemporary women role models in India who was
instrumental in sensitizing gender issues in our country.

Unit 4: Strategies for Change

1) What is the role of media in reinforcing gender parity through the popular culture?
2) ‘Family and religion have a significant role to play in reinforcing gender parity.’ Justify.
3) Elucidate the role of NGOs and women’s action groups in striving towards gender equity.
4) What are the efforts of government agencies to achieve gender parity?
5) Enumerate few millennium development goals to promote gender equality and
empowerment.