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M.A. (Third Semester) EXAMINATION, 2018
HISTORY
Optional Paper 17
(Gender and Indian History)
(2008 PATTERN)
Time Three Hours Maximum Marks 80
N.B. All questions are compulsory.
(ii All questions carry equal marks.
1. Answer any one of the following questions in 500 words each
Evaluate the contribution of Uma Chakravarti to the work of
Gender.
(ii Examine the philosophical foundations of the position of women
in India.
2. Answer any one of the following questions in 500 words each
Assess the views of Gerda Lerner on patriarchy.
(ii Explain the nature of feminism with special reference to Marxit
approach.
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3. Answer any two of the following questions in 250 words each
Explain the salient features of Radical approach towards the
Feminism.
(ii State the impact of caste and community factors affecting the
Indian women.
(iii Explain the nature of patriarchy in India.
Debate on women in Indian religion.
4. Write short notes on any four of the following in 100 words
Salient features of Liberal approach towards the women
(ii Definition of 'Feminism'
(iii Explain the meaning of 'Gender'
The views of women in Manusmriti
What is 'Emancipation of women'
State the meaning of 'Women Empowerment'.