IGNOU MANE-004 Assignment 2026-27
Gender and Society
Last updated by IGNOU: 14 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 10 Nov 2026, 08:55 am.
December 2026 term-end exam
Sat, 19 Dec 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 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 MANE-004 assignment front page →| Course code | MANE-004 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Gender and Society |
| Programme | Master of Arts in AnthropologyMAAN, MAPFHS |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | MANE-004/ASST/TMA/2026-2027 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 30 Apr 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | English |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Sat, 19 Dec 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the MANE-004 assignment
The MANE-004 assignment covers gender concepts, feminist theories, embodiment, work, class and women’s empowerment. It also includes short-answer options on topics such as education, sexuality and health.
The assignment has two sections and 10 numbered questions. Attempt five questions in total, including at least two from each section. Each question carries 20 marks; the two short-answer questions each require two parts worth 10 marks. Word limits are 500 words for 20 marks and 250 words for 10 marks.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Discuss conceptual approaches to gender. |
| Q2 | 20 | Explain how discrimination and subordination relate to gender. |
| Q3 | 20 | Discuss how feminist theories contribute to feminist politics. |
| Q4 | 20 | Explain embodiment and its connection with gender. |
| Q5 | 10+10 | Choose two short-answer topics from patriarchy and male dominance, gender across the life course, and education and gender. |
| Q6 | 20 | Discuss gender in relation to participation in work. |
| Q7 | 20 | Explain the relationship between domestic labour and gender. |
| Q8 | 20 | Discuss the relationship between class and gender. |
| Q9 | 20 | Explain women’s empowerment and emancipation in India. |
| Q10 | 10+10 | Choose two short-answer topics from race and gender, sexuality and gender, and women and health. |
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 five questions, with at least two from each section.
- Keep answers to 500 words for a 20-mark question and 250 words for a 10-mark question.
- Write answers in your own words and organize them clearly.
- Write the final answers neatly and highlight or underline points you want to emphasize.
- Submit the assignment to the Coordinator of your Learner Support Centre before the term-end examination.
- Keep a photocopy of the submitted assignment and retain the acknowledgement receipt.
Submission dates: 30 April 2027 (June TEE); 30 September 2027 (December TEE). Dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions must I attempt in MANE-004?
Attempt five questions in total, including at least two from each section.
What are the marks and weightage for the assignment?
The assignment carries 100 marks and has 30% weightage.
What are the word limits for MANE-004 answers?
The limit is 500 words for a 20-mark question and 250 words for a 10-mark question.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator of your Learner Support Centre.
What are the submission deadlines?
The listing gives 30 April 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam. Dates can differ by session.
Which medium is available for this assignment?
The listing shows English as the available medium.
Other IGNOU MAAN assignments
- MAN-001: Social Anthropology
- MAN-002: Archaeological Anthropology
- MAN-101: Introducing Anthropology
- MAN-102: Physical/Biological Anthropology
- MAN-103: Social and Cultural Anthropology
- MAN-104: Archaeological Anthropology
- MAN-105: Tribes in India
- MANE-001: Human Genetics
- MANE-002: Human Growth and Development
- MANE-003: Comparative Ethnography
- MANE-005: Environmental Anthropology
- MANE-006: Social Stratification
- MANE-007: Tribes in India
- MANI-001: Anthropology and Methods of Research
- MANI-002: Physical Anthropology
- MANI-003: Practicing Anthropology
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.