Gender, Media and Society — DU B.Sc. (Hons.) Home Science Previous Year Question Papers

(i) Differentiate between Sex and Gender. Discuss the role of socialization practices in the construction of gender. (ii) Discuss the shifts in status of women from historical to contemporary times. (10,5) 2. Discuss with examples the existence of patriarchy in society. Explain the various pillars that support patriarchy. How does stereotypical portrayal of men and women in media promote patriarchal mindsets? (i) Explain the gender differentials in 'Nutrition and Health' and its impact on girls and women. (ii) Explain the life cýcle approach to understand ! the violence faced by women at various stages. 4. (i) Outline the status of women's work participation in India. (ii) Discuss the problems faced by women in the informal sector. (7.5 each) 5. Elaborate on the occurrence, causes, impacts and the legal provisions which protect the interests of women with respect to any two of the following forms of violence faced by women. (i) Sexual Harassment at Workplace