IGNOU BWEE-004 Assignment 2026-27
Strategies for Women’s Empowerment
Last updated by IGNOU: 16 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 05 Nov 2026, 04:24 pm.
December 2026 term-end exam
Wed, 09 Dec 2026 · Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
From IGNOU's official date sheet dated 30 Oct 2026. IGNOU can still revise it: check your hall ticket for the final date and your exam centre.
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Make the BWEE-004 assignment front page →| Course code | BWEE-004 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Strategies for Women’s Empowerment |
| Programme | Diploma in Women’s Empowerment and Development (DWED)DWED |
| School | School of Gender and Development Studies |
| Assignment code | BWEE-004/TMA-1/26-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Wed, 09 Dec 2026, Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) |
About the BWEE-004 assignment
The BWEE-004 assignment explores social, economic, political and legal aspects of women’s empowerment. Topics include social institutions, self-help groups, literacy, poverty, credit support, health inequalities and women’s participation in Panchayats. It also considers government initiatives and scholarly contributions to women’s development.
Assignment 1 (TMA-1) contains ten compulsory questions worth 10 marks each, making a total of 100 marks. No sections, word limits or viva requirements are specified in the PDF. The listing gives the assignment a weightage of 30%.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 10 | Examine how family structures, religious practices and caste sustain women’s subordinate position. |
| Q2 | 10 | Discuss how self-help groups contribute to women’s empowerment. |
| Q3 | 10 | Explain the connections among illiteracy, poverty and women’s development. |
| Q4 | 10 | Briefly examine the obstacles to improving women’s status in India. |
| Q5 | 10 | Review major national programmes and government measures intended to improve literacy in India. |
| Q6 | 10 | Explain the difficulties encountered by elected women serving in Panchayats. |
| Q7 | 10 | Describe major government schemes and initiatives offering credit support to women in rural and urban areas. |
| Q8 | 10 | Discuss gender-based differences in health and their effects on women’s empowerment. |
| Q9 | 10 | Explain how any two leading scholars have contributed to discussions of women’s empowerment and development. |
| Q10 | 10 | Examine how legal interventions support women’s empowerment in India. |
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
- Attempt all ten questions; none is optional.
- Each response is assessed for 10 marks.
- Check submission deadlines on the IGNOU website or contact your Regional Centre, as directed on the PDF cover.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam). Dates can differ by session; these dates follow the current listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the assignment code for BWEE-004 in 2026–27?
The course page gives the assignment code as BWEE-004/TMA-1/26-27 and identifies it as Assignment 1 (TMA-1).
How many questions must I attempt in the BWEE-004 assignment?
All ten questions are compulsory. Each carries 10 marks, for a total of 100.
What is the weightage of the BWEE-004 assignment?
The official listing specifies a weightage of 30%.
When is the BWEE-004 assignment due?
The listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam. Dates can differ by session; the PDF directs students to check the IGNOU website or contact their Regional Centre.
Is there a word limit for BWEE-004 assignment answers?
The supplied PDF does not specify a word limit.
Which sessions and languages are listed for this assignment?
The official listing covers July 2026 and January 2027, with English and Hindi mediums available.
Other IGNOU DWED assignments
All DWED assignments →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.