IGNOU MWG-102 Assignment 2026-27
Gender and Power
Last updated by IGNOU: 06 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 24 Oct 2026, 04:24 am.
| Course code | MWG-102 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Gender and Power |
| Programme | MAWGSR, PGDWGSR |
| Assignment code | MWG-102 / AST/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 30 Apr 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
About the MWG-102 assignment
The MWG-102 Gender and Power assignment examines gender relations through social power, colonialism, citizenship, marriage, family, legal reforms and work in India. It also covers the Uniform Civil Code, education, women’s participation in anti-colonial movements and maternal feminism.
The tutor-marked assignment has seven compulsory questions across two sections, totalling 100 marks. Section A contains two questions worth 20 marks each, with answers of about 700 words each. Section B contains five questions worth 12 marks each, with answers of about 500 words each; its final question requires four short notes.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Critically examine how power relations in society shape women’s circumstances and position. |
| Q2 | 20 | Evaluate the interpretation of British colonial rule as masculine domination over a feminised subject. |
| Q3 | 12 | Discuss whether women face discrimination when exercising citizenship rights. |
| Q4 | 12 | Examine feminist understandings of the relationship between marriage and family and explain your own position. |
| Q5 | 12 | Describe legal reforms introduced to increase awareness of gender issues. |
| Q6 | 12 | Discuss contemporary understandings of women and work in India. |
| Q7 | 12 | Prepare short notes on India’s Uniform Civil Code, gender and education, women in anti-colonial movements, and maternal feminism. |
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 all seven questions.
- Write about 700 words for each Section A answer.
- Write about 500 words for each Section B answer.
- For Question 7, provide short notes on all four listed topics.
Submission dates: 30 April 2027 (June term-end exam); 31 October 2026 (December term-end exam).
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions is the MWG-102 assignment for?
The listing identifies this assignment for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
What are the maximum marks and weightage for MWG-102?
The assignment carries 100 marks. The official listing gives its weightage as 30%.
Are all MWG-102 assignment questions compulsory?
Yes. The PDF requires answers to all seven questions.
What are the word limits for the two sections?
Section A answers should be about 700 words each, while Section B answers should be about 500 words each.
What are the MWG-102 assignment submission deadlines?
The official listing gives 30 April 2027 for the June term-end exam and 31 October 2026 for the December term-end exam.
In which languages is the MWG-102 assignment available?
The official listing shows English and Hindi as the available mediums.
Other IGNOU MAWGSR assignments
- MWG-005: Research Methods
- MWG-101: Theories of Women’s & Gender Studies
- MWG-104: Gendered Bodies and Sexualities
- MWG-109: Women and Social Structure
- MWG-111: Women in the Economy
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