IGNOU MWG-101 Assignment 2026-27
Theories of Women’s & Gender Studies
Last updated by IGNOU: 01 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 05:05 pm.
| Course code | MWG-101 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Theories of Women’s & Gender Studies |
About the MWG-101 assignment
The MWG-101 assignment explores feminist theories and gender debates in India. Its essay topics cover ecofeminism and ecological movements, the relevance of different feminist frameworks to contemporary Indian women’s issues, and queer movements’ contributions to gender discourse.
Choose any two of the three essay questions. Each carries 50 marks, making a total of 100 marks. The recommended length is 1,500–2,000 words per response. The assignment carries 30% weightage according to the official listing.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 50 | Apply ecofeminist perspectives to contemporary Indian ecological movements, examining women’s and men’s contributions to sustaining them and protecting ecosystems. |
| Q2 | 50 | Explain how liberal, socialist, Marxist and radical feminist frameworks can address women’s issues in contemporary India. |
| Q3 | 50 | Examine how queer movements have helped shape gender discourse 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
- Answer any two questions, with a recommended length of 1,500–2,000 words for each response.
- Write the assignment by hand.
- Submit this assignment as one separate document; do not combine it with another assignment or submit individual answers separately.
- Include your name, enrolment number, programme code, course code and email ID on the assignment.
- Write answers in your own words; copied material and AI-generated content will not be accepted for evaluation.
- Read the assignment instructions and plagiarism statement in your Programme Guide.
- Follow submission instructions from your Regional Centre or the university website, and check for deadline updates.
Submission dates: 30 April 2027 (June term-end exam); 31 October 2026 (December term-end exam). Dates can differ by session.
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