4641-Psychology of Gender_VUsolutions.com

							      ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD
                  (Department of Gender and Women Studies)
                                  WARNING
1.   PLAGIARISM OR HIRING OF GHOST WRITER(S) FOR SOLVING
     THE ASSIGNMENT(S) WILL DEBAR THE STUDENT FROM AWARD
     OF DEGREE/CERTIFICATE, IF FOUND AT ANY STAGE.
2.   SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS BORROWED OR STOLEN FROM
     OTHER(S) AS ONE’S OWN WILL BE PENALIZED AS DEFINED IN
     “AIOU PLAGIARISM POLICY”.

Guide Line for Assignment Preparation:
As this is a take home type examination, you are free to consult book, internet and
other information sources. However don’t completely copy your answers from these
books or the internet. Typed assignments will not be acceptable in any way. Please
arrange your answers with an introduction, main discussion with sub topics and
conclusion. If reference of other researches being quoted, it should be properly
acknowledged. All questions carry equal marks.

                            ASSIGNMENT No. 1
                                    (Units: 1–5)
Course: Psychology of Gender (4641)                        Semester: Autumn, 2011
Level: M. Sc.                                                     Credit Hours: 03
Total Marks: 100                                                   Pass Marks: 40

Note: Attempt all questions.
Q. 1 Define sex-typing and enlist various psychosocial factors which are responsible
     for sex typing. Also highlight the role of mass media in the process of sex
     typing.                                                                    (20)

Q. 2 Define cognition and causes of cognitive gender differences. Also explain how
     male and female differ in their mathematical abilities.                   (20)

Q. 3 Compare and contrast the cognitive differences regarding verbal and non verbal
     communication in men and women. Briefly relate the myths regarding
     assertiveness in male and female behavior?                                (20)

Q. 4 Write a note on the feminist approach towards gender stereotyping. Also
     recommend some effective strategies to reduce gender stereotypes from our
     society.                                                              (20)
Q. 5 Elaborate on the role of culture in gender role socialization. Also explain the
     factors which are liable to influence one’s level of aspiration for achievement. (20)

                              ASSIGNMENT No. 2
                                      (Units: 6–9)
Total Marks: 100                                                         Pass Marks: 40

Q. 1 Describe the significance of Bem’s Self Perception Theory? Discuss if there are
     any sex differences in the drive to achieve?                               (20)

Q. 2 Highlight the factors for the power imbalance in Pakistani family life. Suggest a
     few corrective measures to rectify this imbalance.                           (20)

Q. 3 Differentiate between Monogamy and Polygamy. Discuss the condition under
     which a man generally remarries in our society.                     (20)

Q. 4 Define violence and highlight the link between power and violence. Explain the
     phenomenon of violence in context of patriarchal structure of society.    (20)

Q. 5 Define Battering and discuss Walker’s Battering cycle. Recommend ways in which
     domestic violence can be reduced in the society.                          (20)




                                            2