Introduction

Objective

The programme in PG Diploma in Women’s and Gender Studies (PGDWGSR) aims to:

• Acquaint learners with the academic discipline of gender/women’s studies and its history, theoretical premises, and progression to present day status.
• Create awareness among learners about the ideologies and social factors leading to marginalisation of women and other gender, also aware them with gender issues par se.
• Develop gender sensitisation and perspectives among learners and an understanding of formulations of empowerment.
• Expose learners to cultural, literary, political and socio-economic dimensions within gender frameworks.
Learner Target Group
Eligibility & Medium
Duration & FeeStructure
Job/Future Prospects
Programme Coordinator

Learner Target Group

Eligibility & Medium

Eligibility for admission: Graduation in any discipline

Medium of Instruction: English

Duration & Fee Structure

Programme Duration: Minimum Duration: 12 Months and Maximum Duration: 24 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

Prof. Himadri Roy
Professor
School of Gender and Development Studies (SOGDS)
himadriroy@ignou.ac.in
011-29571614

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)
Course Introduction:

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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
Coordinator:
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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