IGNOU MWG-107 Assignment 2026-27
Gender and Postmodernism
Last updated by IGNOU: 17 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 05 Nov 2026, 04:27 am.
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| Course code | MWG-107 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Gender and Postmodernism |
| Programme | MA in Women’s and Gender Studies (MAWGSR)MAWGSR |
| School | School of Gender and Development Studies |
| Assignment code | MWG107/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-107 assignment
The MWG-107 assignment explores gender and semiotics, the connections between gender, language and identity, and the relationship between memory and feminism. Each question asks students to develop their discussion around an image provided in the assignment.
Students must attempt any two of the three questions. Each question carries 50 marks, making the assignment worth 100 marks in total. The questions refer to Blocks 1, 6 and 4 respectively.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 50 | Critically examine gender and semiotics in relation to the supplied image, drawing on Block 1. |
| Q2 | 50 | Explore how gender, language and identity connect through the supplied image, referring to Block 6. |
| Q3 | 50 | Explain the relationship between memory and feminism through the supplied image, using 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
- Answer 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.
- Include your name, enrolment number, programme code, course code and email ID with the assignment.
- Read the assignment instructions and plagiarism statement in the Programme Guide.
- 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; the PDF directs students to check current IGNOU deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions must I attempt in the MWG-107 assignment?
Attempt any two of the three questions. Each carries 50 marks.
What are the maximum marks and weightage for MWG-107?
The assignment carries 100 marks and has a weightage of 30%.
What is the MWG-107 assignment code for the 2026–27 session?
The printed assignment code is MWG107/AST/TMA-2026. The listing covers July 2026 and January 2027.
When is the MWG-107 assignment submission deadline?
The official 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; 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 6 and Question 3 to Block 4. All three questions use images as the basis for discussion.
What personal details must I include with my assignment?
Include your name, enrolment number, programme code, course code and email ID.
Other IGNOU MAWGSR assignments
- MWG-005: Research Methods
- MWG-101: Theories of Women’s & Gender Studies
- MWG-102: Gender and Power
- MWG-103: Constructing Gender Through Arts and Media
- MWG-104: Gendered Bodies and Sexualities
- MWG-106: Gendered Nation
- MWG-109: Women and Social Structure
- MWG-110: Women and Political Process
- MWG-111: Women in the Economy
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.