Introduction

Women’s and Gender Studies is an emerging area of academic inquiry today. Worldwide, several universities are now offering programmes in women’s and Gender studies at all levels.

The M.A in Women’s and Gender Studies at IGNOU is on offer from July 2013 in distance mode. This 80 credits degree will equip students with the ability to deconstruct the complex power hierarchies and relationships operating in society, from the perspective of women and gender. An exit option with the PG Diploma is available after successful completion of the first two semesters.

Objective

The MAWGSR Programme aims to:

• Acquaint students with the academic disciplines of gender studies and women’s studies and their history, theoretical premises, and progression to present day status.
• Create awareness among students about the ideologies and social factors leading to marginalization of women and gender issues.
• Expose students to cultural, literary, political and socio-economic dimensions within gender frameworks.
• Provide students the opportunity to use the foundational and theoretical knowledge acquired in the first-year curriculum and apply it towards an optional specialization in the second year of the MA.
• Allow learners to obtain specialized knowledge either in “Gender, Literature & Culture‟ or in “Women’s Studies”.
• Create avenues of further academic opportunities or employment opportunities through the specialization.
Learner Target Group
Eligibility & Medium
Duration & FeeStructure
Job/Future Prospects
Programme Coordinator

Learner Target Group

Eligibility & Medium

Eligibility for admission:

Bachelor Degree in any discipline from a recognized University

Medium of Instruction: English

Duration & Fee Structure

Programme Duration: Minimum Duration: 24 Months and Maximum Duration: 36 Months

Fees Structure

• National Students
• International Students

INR(Rs.): null/- for Full Programme

This Programme not offered for International Students.

Note: Exam Fees is not included in Fee Structure it will be as decided by the University

Job/Future Prospects

Programme Coordinator

Dr.Smita M.Patil
Associate Professor
School of Gender and Development Studies (SOGDS)
smitampatil@ignou.ac.in
011-29571618

Dr.Sunita Dhal
Associate Professor
School of Gender and Development Studies (SOGDS)
sunitadhal@ignou.ac.in
011-29571615

Courses Structure



MWG-101: Theories of Women‘s & Gender Studies

Credits: 8
Year 1

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MWG-101: Theories of Women‘s & Gender Studies

Course Title:	Theories of Women‘s & Gender Studies
Course Code:	MWG-101
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Course Type (Credit):	Theory (8 Credits)
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MWG-102: Gender and Power

Credits: 8
Year 1

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MWG-102: Gender and Power

Course Title:	Gender and Power
Course Code:	MWG-102
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Course Type (Credit):	Theory (8 Credits)
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MWG-103: Constructing Gender through Arts & Media

Credits: 8
Year 1

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MWG-103: Constructing Gender through Arts & Media

Course Title:	Constructing Gender through Arts & Media
Course Code:	MWG-103
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Course Type (Credit):	Theory (8 Credits)
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MWG-104: Gendered Bodies & Sexualities

Credits: 8
Year 1

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MWG-104: Gendered Bodies & Sexualities

Course Title:	Gendered Bodies & Sexualities
Course Code:	MWG-104
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Course Type (Credit):	Theory (8 Credits)
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MANE-004: Gender and Socitey*

Credits: 8
Year 1

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MANE-004: Gender and Socitey*

Course Title:	Gender and Socitey*
Course Code:	MANE-004
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Course Type (Credit):	Theory (8 Credits)
Course Introduction:	MANE 004 Gender and Society consists of 8 blocks: Block 1 Approaches To The Study Of Gender Block 2 Theorising Gender Block 3 Social Construction Of Gender Block 4 Gender Relations in Social Institutions Block 5 Gender And Work Block 6 Social Stratification And Gender Block 7 Cross Cultural Perspectives Block 8 Women In India And Some Insights

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MWG-005: Research Methods

Credits: 8
Year 2

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MWG-005: Research Methods

Course Title:	Research Methods
Course Code:	MWG-005
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Course Type (Credit):	Theory (8 Credits)
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MWG-106: Gendered Nation

Credits: 8
Year 2

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MWG-106: Gendered Nation

Course Title:	Gendered Nation
Course Code:	MWG-106
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Course Type (Credit):	Theory (8 Credits)
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MWG-109: Women & Social Structure

Credits: 8
Year 2

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MWG-109: Women & Social Structure

Course Title:	Women & Social Structure
Course Code:	MWG-109
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Course Type (Credit):	Theory (8 Credits)
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MWG-107: Postmodernism & Gender

Credits: 8
Year 2

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MWG-107: Postmodernism & Gender

Course Title:	Postmodernism & Gender
Course Code:	MWG-107
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Course Type (Credit):	Theory (8 Credits)
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MWG-108: Gender & Life Narratives

Credits: 8
Year 2

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MWG-108: Gender & Life Narratives

Course Title:	Gender & Life Narratives
Course Code:	MWG-108
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Course Type (Credit):	Theory (8 Credits)
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MWGP-101: Project Work*

Credits: 8
Year 2

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MWGP-101: Project Work*

Course Title:	Project Work*
Course Code:	MWGP-101
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Course Type (Credit):	Project (8 Credits)
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MWG-110: Women in Political Processes

Credits: 8
Year 2

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MWG-110: Women in Political Processes

Course Title:	Women in Political Processes
Course Code:	MWG-110
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Course Type (Credit):	Theory (8 Credits)
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MWG-110: Women in the Economy

Credits: 8
Year 2

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MWG-110: Women in the Economy

Course Title:	Women in the Economy
Course Code:	MWG-110
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Course Type (Credit):	Theory (8 Credits)
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