IGNOU MWG-103 Assignment 2026-27
Constructing Gender Through Arts and Media
Last updated by IGNOU: 17 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 05 Nov 2026, 04:26 am.
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| Course code | MWG-103 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Constructing Gender Through Arts and Media |
| Programme | PG Diploma in Women’s and Gender Studies (PGDWGSR)PGDWGSR, MAWGSR |
| School | School of Gender and Development Studies |
| Assignment code | MWG103/AST/TMA-2026 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | English |
About the MWG-103 assignment
The MWG-103 assignment explores gender through literature, visual media and digital spaces. Its topics include queer writing, censorship and spectatorship, and gender in cyberspace, with references to Blocks 1, 2 and 4.
Students must attempt any two of the three questions. Each question carries 50 marks, making a total of 100 marks. One question uses a quotation, while the other two refer to images in the assignment. Answers must be written in the student’s own words.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 50 | Critically examine queer writing and writers through the supplied quotation about fiction expressing what cannot otherwise be said, drawing on Block 1. |
| Q2 | 50 | Discuss censorship and spectatorship in relation to the supplied image, drawing on Block 2. |
| Q3 | 50 | Explore the relationship between gender and cyberspace through the supplied image, drawing on Block 4. |
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 any two of the three questions.
- Write answers in your own words; work copied directly from course books or other sources will not be accepted.
- Read the assignment instructions and plagiarism statement in the Programme Guide.
- Include your name, enrolment number, programme code, course code and email ID on the submitted assignment.
- Check the IGNOU website or contact your Regional Centre for updates to submission deadlines.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam). Dates can differ by session; these are the current listing dates.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions must I attempt in the MWG-103 assignment?
Attempt any two of the three questions. Each question carries 50 marks.
What are the maximum marks and weightage for MWG-103?
The assignment is worth 100 marks, and the official listing gives it a weightage of 30%.
What are the MWG-103 assignment submission deadlines?
The current listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam. Dates can differ by session, and the PDF asks students to check the IGNOU website or their Regional Centre for updates.
Which study blocks are referenced in the assignment?
Question 1 refers to Block 1, Question 2 to Block 2, and Question 3 to Block 4.
What details should I include on my submitted assignment?
Include your name, enrolment number, programme code, course code and email ID.
Can I copy answers from course books for MWG-103?
No. The PDF requires answers in your own words and states that assignments containing material copied directly from course books or other external sources will not be accepted.
Other IGNOU PGDWGSR assignments
- MWG-101: Theories of Women’s & Gender Studies
- MWG-102: Gender and Power
- MWG-104: Gendered Bodies and Sexualities
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.