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Entrance Examination: February 2014
Ph.D. -Gender Studies

Time 2 hours Maximum Marks: 75
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1. This question paper consists ofthree parts. Part Part Band Part C. All parts are to be attempted in the answer books provided. Ifnecessary, additional answer books may be used.
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PART-A

Critically analyse any five of the following concepts. Limit each answer to 300 words.
(Marks: 5x5= 25)
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Dalit Feminism

2.
Cyberspace

3.
Sexuality

4.
Feminist Epistemology

5.
Biological Essentialism

6.
Subaltern Voices

7.
Heteronormativity

8.
Gender Analysis


PART-B
Write short notes on any four of the following. Limit each answer to 300 words.
(Marks: 4 x
1.
Transgender Identities

2.
Women in/and Science

3.
Politics of Public Space

4.
Marginalised Masculinities

5.
Division of Labour in Agriculture

6.
Women and Mental Health

7.
Reporting Women


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PART-C
Answer any two of the following.
Question 3 is mandatory.
Do not exceed 1000 words for each answer.

(Marks: 2 x 15= 30)
1. Discuss the dimensions of feminist jurisprudence in India with reference to contemporary debates. Critically examine the emergence of multiple feminisms in India. How does it critique the frameworks ofthe global feminism?
2. Write an essay on the significance or contribution of Gender Studies as a discipline in India. How has the Women's Movement functioned as a historical context for it? Discuss. Gender is a marginalised discourse in most academic disciplines. Do you agree? Argue with reference to the discipline that you come from.
3. Elaborate on the theoretical framework that you propose to use for your research and establish its rationale. What is your understanding of feminist research ethics? Critically examine in the context of your proposed research.

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