Gender and Development — DU B.A. (Hons.) Economics Previous Year Question Papers

1. Discuss the impact of household dynamics on women's empowerment as explained by Moser. How do changes in gender roles within households promote or hinder women's empowerment? Critically analyse the challenges of gender mainstreaming within sector bureaucracies. Discuss how 'myths' and 'fables' surrounding gender equality impact the implementation and effectiveness of gender-focused policies? (7,8) Discuss the role of contestation in challenging patriarchal systems. How does it highlight the importance of resistance and negotiation in redefining power relations? (8,7) 4. How does Naila Kabeer analyse education, employment, and political participation as primary indicators of women's cmpowerment? What alternative approaches does she propose to capture the complexities of gender equality? 5. Explain the relationship between gender, care work and economic developrrent? How does the inclusion of care work challenge the traditional models? (e,6) 6. Examine the relationship belween the gender wage gap and domestic violence. How does Aizer argue that economic factors influence the severity of domestic violence? (7,8) 7- Evaluate the role of aspirations and self-efficacy ln reducing gender bias over time. How do these factors influence children's future choices and opportunities, particularly in the context of gender? (8,7) 8. Discuss the impact of dowry and bride-price on women's status and bargaining power within households. How do these practices affect women's autonomy and decision-making power in marital relationships? (8,7) Rete d a (Barning Power) 4 741.