CSS Gender Studies Past Paper 2018

Instructions specific to this paper

• Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.

Part-II questions

1. Q. 220 marks

   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

2. Q. 320 marks

   Write a comprehensive essay on the ‘sex versus gender debate’ in feminist philosophy and social sciences, reflecting nature versus nurture argument.

3. Q. 420 marks

   What type(s) of feminism can elevate the social-cultural, economic and political status of women in Pakistan?

4. Q. 520 marks

   What are the reasons responsible for ranking Pakistan as the second-worst country in the world for gender inequality despite Pakistan commitment to many international conventions and strong commitment to gender equality in 1973 constitution?

5. Q. 620 marks

   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 global political economy on Pakistani women?

6. Q. 720 marks

   Believing in the statement that “women cover half the sky”, do you think we need equal number of women in all spheres of public domain, especially in politics?

7. Q. 820 marks

   Write short notes on any TWO of the followings: (10 each) (a) ‘Gender Strategic Needs’ and ‘Gender Practical Needs’ (b) APWA and WAF (c) Government Initiative for combating the menace of violence against women

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• Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
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