IGNOU MDV-004 Assignment 2026-27
Gender and Development
Last updated by IGNOU: 09 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 03:57 pm.
About the MDV-004 assignment
The MDV-004 assignment explores gender through social construction, liberal feminism, governance, entrepreneurship and education. It asks students to examine theoretical ideas alongside barriers affecting women in India and global education goals.
The assignment has five compulsory questions worth 20 marks each, for a total of 100 marks. Each answer should be around 600–800 words. The instructions require handwritten responses and provide guidance on planning, organising and presenting answers.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain social construction, its components and how they intersect with gender. |
| Q2 | 20 | Discuss liberal feminism and critically examine liberal thought and the foundations of its classical form. |
| Q3 | 20 | Explain engendering governance, why it is needed and the main initiatives supporting its implementation. |
| Q4 | 20 | Explain women's entrepreneurship and analyse the major obstacles faced by women entrepreneurs in India. |
| Q5 | 20 | Discuss the education-related Sustainable Development Goals and systemic barriers to education for women and girls. |
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
- Submit the latest assignment available on the IGNOU website, regardless of your registration year or session.
- Answer all five questions, keeping each response around 600–800 words.
- Write the assignment in your own handwriting; only handwritten submissions are accepted.
- Use plain or ruled A4 paper, write on both sides with margins, and securely tie the pages separately for each course.
- Write the relevant question number with every answer.
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.