CSS Gender Studies Past Paper 2024

Instructions specific to this paper

• First attempt PART-I (MCQs) on separate OMR Answer Sheet which shall be taken back
• Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.
• There is no negative marking. All MCQs must be attempted.
• Answers given anywhere else, other than OMR Answer Sheet, will not be considered.
• Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL

Questions

1. Q. 220 marks

   An Egyptian doctor Mahmoud Fathalla uses the term ‘maternity death road’ while discussing issues of women’s maternal health. Discuss women’s health issues in context with Pakistan’s social, cultural and demographic situation.

2. Q. 320 marks

   Write a note on the colonial and capitalistic perspectives of gender. Throw light on the thesis that development is the new name of coloniality in context with the emerging perspectives of gender.

3. Q. 420 marks

   Write in detail the impact of Western Feminist Movements on the feminist movement in Pakistan. Compare the Pakistani feminist movements from past with the emerging trends of feminist activism and their effects.

4. Q. 520 marks

   Give a critical gender analysis of development theories.

5. Q. 620 marks

   What is gender-based violence? What forms of gender-based violence are given in the “Punjab protection of women against gender-based violence act 2016”? What are the consequences of gender-based violence on women?

6. Q. 720 marks

   Is political participation a human right? If so, what are the obstacles faced by women politicians of Pakistan to pursue a career in politics? What is the impact of political quota system on this?

7. Q. 820 marks

   Write short notes on the following: (10 each) (a) Is ‘Sex’ also a social construct? (b) Radical Feminism

Standard FPSC instructions

Printed on this and every CSS paper.

• Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
• All the parts (if any) of each question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
• Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the question paper.
• No page/space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of the Answer Book must be crossed.
• Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.