IGNOU BSOC-107 Assignment 2026-27
Sociology of Gender
Last updated by IGNOU: 24 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 02 Nov 2026, 04:23 am.
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| Course code | BSOC-107 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Sociology of Gender |
| Programme | Bachelor of Arts (BASOH)BASOH, BAG |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | BSOC-107/ASST/TMA/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2026 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
About the BSOC-107 assignment
The BSOC-107 assignment covers gender roles and labour, masculinity, women’s subordination, gender socialization and legal responses to sexual violence. It also explores women’s reform movements in colonial India, unaccounted work, and the relationships between sex, gender and biology.
The assignment has three sections containing 10 compulsory questions worth 100 marks. Section I has two 20-mark questions requiring about 500 words each. Section II has three 10-mark questions requiring about 250 words each. Section III has five 6-mark questions requiring about 100 words each. Assignments contribute 30% to the course result.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain the connection between gender roles and labour. |
| Q2 | 20 | Discuss how masculinity is shaped through social construction. |
| Q3 | 10 | Explain the concept of women’s subordination. |
| Q4 | 10 | Describe what gender socialization means. |
| Q5 | 10 | Discuss legal measures intended to curb sexual violence against women. |
| Q6 | 06 | Discuss one women’s social reform movement from colonial India. |
| Q7 | 06 | Identify activities performed by women that remain unaccounted for. |
| Q8 | 06 | Explain the distinction between sex and gender. |
| Q9 | 06 | Explain how gender relates to biology. |
| Q10 | 06 | Explain the meaning of hegemonic masculinity. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Answer all 10 questions in your own words after reading the assignment instructions in the Programme Guide.
- Keep answers close to the section limits: about 500 words in Section I, 250 words in Section II and 100 words in Section III.
- Review the relevant course units and arrange your main points logically before drafting answers.
- Give descriptive answers an introduction and conclusion, and keep explanations coherent and focused.
- Write the final answers neatly and underline points you want to emphasize.
- Submit all completed assignments within the stipulated time to the Coordinator of your Study Centre to meet the assignment requirement for term-end examination eligibility.
- Obtain and retain a submission receipt; keep a photocopy of your assignment if possible.
- Ask the Study Centre to return your assignments after evaluation.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2026 (December term-end exam). These are the current listing dates; dates can differ by session, and the PDF gives different batch-wise deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
Which session does the BSOC-107 assignment cover?
The assignment is for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
What are the submission deadlines for BSOC-107?
The current listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2026 for the December term-end exam. Dates can differ by session; the PDF separately lists 30 April 2027 for the July 2026 batch and 31 October 2027 for the January 2027 batch.
How many questions must I answer, and what are the word limits?
All 10 questions are compulsory. Write about 500 words each for Questions 1–2, 250 words each for Questions 3–5 and 100 words each for Questions 6–10.
What are the total marks and assignment weightage?
The assignment carries 100 marks and contributes 30% to the final course result. The term-end examination contributes the remaining 70%.
Where should I submit the BSOC-107 assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator of your Study Centre. Obtain a receipt and retain it as proof of submission.
In which languages is the BSOC-107 assignment available?
The official listing provides English and Hindi versions.
Other IGNOU BASOH assignments
- BSOC-101: Introduction to Sociology-I
- BSOC-102: Sociology of India- I
- BSOC-103: Introduction to Sociology-II
- BSOC-104: Sociology of India-II
- BSOC-105: Political Sociology
- BSOC-106: Sociology of Religion
- BSOC-108: Economic Sociology
- BSOC-109: Sociology of Kinship
- BSOC-110: Social Stratification
- BSOC-111: Sociological Thinkers I
- BSOC-112: Sociological Research Methods-I
- BSOC-113: Sociological Thinkers-II
- BSOC-114: Sociological Research Methods-II
Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.