IGNOU BSOE-146 Assignment 2026-27
Marrige, Family and Kinship
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| Course code | BSOE-146 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Marrige, Family and Kinship |
| Programme | Bachelor of Arts (BAG); Bachelor of Arts (Multidisciplinary) – BAMBAG |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | 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 BSOE-146 assignment
The BSOE-146 assignment covers approaches to kinship, marriage and migration, gender socialisation within families, and feminist contributions to kinship studies. It also examines marriage concepts, residence patterns, family forms and reproductive technologies.
The assignment has 10 compulsory questions across three sections, totalling 100 marks. Section I has two 20-mark questions requiring about 400 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. The assignment contributes 30% to the course result.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Critically assess the descent approach used in studying kinship. |
| Q2 | 20 | Explain how marriage and migration are connected. |
| Q3 | 10 | Explain the family's role in gender socialisation using examples. |
| Q4 | 10 | Outline feminist contributions to the study of kinship. |
| Q5 | 10 | Describe different ways in which marriage is understood. |
| Q6 | 06 | Write a brief explanation of levirate. |
| Q7 | 06 | Explain the concept of virilocal residence. |
| Q8 | 06 | Provide a short account of endogamy. |
| Q9 | 06 | Describe the nuclear family. |
| Q10 | 06 | Write a brief note on New Reproductive Technologies. |
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
- Read the Programme Guide instructions and the relevant course units before preparing your answers.
- Answer all 10 questions in your own words.
- Keep each answer close to the section's prescribed length: about 400 words in Section I, 250 words in Section II and 100 words in Section III.
- Give descriptive answers an introduction and conclusion, and organise arguments in a clear, logical sequence.
- Write the final answers neatly and underline points you want to emphasise.
- 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.
- Collect and retain a submission receipt from the study centre; keep a photocopy of your work 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). Dates can differ by session; these are the current listing dates, which differ from the PDF's batch-wise dates.
Frequently asked questions
Which session and programmes does the BSOE-146 assignment cover?
The PDF covers July 2026 and January 2027 for Bachelor of Arts (BAG) and Bachelor of Arts (Multidisciplinary) – BAM.
How many questions must I answer in BSOE-146?
All 10 questions are compulsory. There are two descriptive questions, three middle-category questions and five short-category questions.
What are the marks and weightage of the BSOE-146 assignment?
The assignment carries 100 marks and contributes 30% to the final course result. The term-end examination carries the remaining 70%.
What are the word limits for BSOE-146 answers?
Write about 400 words per answer in Section I, 250 words per answer in Section II and 100 words per answer in Section III.
What are the BSOE-146 assignment submission deadlines?
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 instead lists 30 April 2027 for the July 2026 batch and 31 October 2027 for the January 2027 batch; the current listing dates take priority.
Where should I submit the assignment, and do I need a receipt?
Submit it to the coordinator of your study centre. Obtain a receipt and retain it; the PDF also suggests keeping a photocopy if possible.
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