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Introduction To Gender And Development Question Paper

Introduction To Gender And Development

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Gender And Development Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ARTS (GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES)
AGD 100:
INTRODUCTION TO GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT
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DATE: FRIDAY 26TH NOVEMBER 2010
TIME: 11.00 A.M. - 1.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any THREE questions.

Q.1
a)
Using examples to illustrate your points define the terms gender and sex. (10 marks)
b)
Discuss the impact of gender roles on the education of the girl child and the boy child. (13 marks)
Q.2
Referring to your African community show how gender is constructed. (23 marks)
Q.3
a)
Define the term Development. (5 marks)
b)
Explain why it is important to employ a gender perspective in the development. (18 marks)
Q.4
a)
Discuss any five challenges women face in their efforts to participate in development. (13 marks)
b)
In your view, how can these challenges be addressed. (10 marks)
Q.5
a)
Define the term culture. (5 marks)
b)
Identify and discuss any two aspects of culture that have been used to define women and men in society. (18 marks)