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Comm 242: Gender Isues In Communication Question Paper

Comm 242: Gender Isues In Communication

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Communication Media

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA

COMM 242: GENDER ISUES IN COMMUNICATION

STREAMS: BA (COMM) TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: WEDNESDAY 7/8/2013 11.30AM – 1.30 PM

INSTRUCTIONS:

Question One is Compulsory, Answer any other Three Questions.

1. (a) Constructivism is a major departure from biological determinism. Justify.
[8 Marks]

(b) Discuss and evaluate the theory that captures well the gender identity development in Kenya. [11 Marks]

(c) Critically discuss Gramsci’s theory of cultural negotiation of power in contemporary Kenya. [11 Marks]

(d) What is your view about the study of gender? [5 Marks]

2. (a) Discuss with examples

(i) Radical feminism [5 Marks]

(ii) Power feminism [5 Marks]

(iii) Affirmative action policy [5 Marks]

3. (a) Explain giving examples how gendered verbal communication propagates
inequality. [8 Marks]

(b) Analyze the gendered interaction. [7 Marks]

4. (a) Discuss and evaluate the interpellation theory. [8 Marks]

(b) In your opinion are women in Kenya underrepresented in politics. Give reasons. [7 Marks]

5. (a) Discuss the role of media in shaping a gendered society. [6 Marks]

(b) Explain with examples:

(i) Gender as a hierarchy [3 Marks]

(ii) Gender fluidity [3 Marks]

(iii) Gender violence [3 Marks]

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