IGNOU MGSE-006 Assignment 2026-27
Gender Issues in Resources and Entitlements
Last updated by IGNOU: 31 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 06 Nov 2026, 04:25 pm.
December 2026 term-end exam
Sat, 05 Dec 2026 · Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
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Make the MGSE-006 assignment front page →| Course code | MGSE-006 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Gender Issues in Resources and Entitlements |
| Programme | MAGD |
| Assignment code | MGSE 006/ AST/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026, 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) | Sat, 05 Dec 2026, Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) |
About the MGSE-006 assignment
This MGSE-006 assignment explores approaches to resources and entitlements, alongside gender-related issues in food security, water, livelihoods and development. It also covers social enterprise, forest management, inheritance systems and participatory research.
The tutor-marked assignment, TMA-01, has seven compulsory questions worth 100 marks. Section A has two questions carrying 20 marks each, with answers of about 700 words each. Section B has five questions carrying 12 marks each, with answers of about 500 words each; its final question contains four short-note topics.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain the meaning and main ideas of the structural approach. |
| Q2 | 20 | Explain the rights-based approach and illustrate it through suitable case studies. |
| Q3 | 12 | Explore how gender and food security are connected, using suitable examples. |
| Q4 | 12 | Examine how water relates to women's livelihoods through examples from India. |
| Q5 | 12 | Discuss how globalization can advance or hinder women's development. |
| Q6 | 12 | Define enterprise and examine social enterprise from a gender perspective. |
| Q7 | 12 | Write short notes on community forest management, matrilineal and bilateral inheritance, livelihoods, and participatory research. |
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 every question in both sections.
- Write about 700 words for each Section A answer.
- Write about 500 words for each Section B answer.
- Include suitable case studies in the answer on the rights-based approach.
- Use examples for the gender and food security question, and Indian examples for the water and women's livelihoods question.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam).
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the MGSE-006 assignment cover?
The official listing identifies the assignment for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
What are the maximum marks and weightage for MGSE-006?
The assignment carries 100 marks. The official listing gives its weightage as 30%.
How many questions must I answer in MGSE-006?
All seven questions are compulsory: two in Section A and five in Section B.
What are the word limits for the MGSE-006 assignment?
Section A answers should be about 700 words each, while Section B answers should be about 500 words each.
What are the MGSE-006 assignment submission deadlines?
The official listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam.
In which languages is the MGSE-006 assignment available?
The official listing shows English and Hindi.
Other IGNOU MAGD assignments
- MGSE-001: Gender Planning and Development Policies
- MGSE-002: Gender Audit and Budgeting
- MGSE-003: Gender Mainstreaming
- MGSE-004: Gender Issues in Agriculture, Rural Livelihoods and Natural Resource Management
- MGSE-007: Gender, Organization and Leadership
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.