IGNOU MWG-108 Assignment 2026-27
Gender and Lifenarratives
Last updated by IGNOU: 17 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 05 Nov 2026, 04:23 pm.
December 2026 term-end exam
Thu, 24 Dec 2026 · Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
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Make the MWG-108 assignment front page →| Course code | MWG-108 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Gender and Lifenarratives |
| Programme | MA in Women’s and Gender Studies (MAWGSR)MAWGSR |
| School | School of Gender and Development Studies |
| Assignment code | MWG108/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 |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Thu, 24 Dec 2026, Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) |
About the MWG-108 assignment
The MWG-108 assignment explores reading and writing life narratives, body politics, violence against women, and queer life narratives. Its questions use images or paintings as starting points and refer to Blocks 2, 3 and 4 of the course material.
There are three questions, each worth 50 marks. You must attempt any two for a total of 100 marks. The assignment carries 30% weightage. Answers must be written in your own words; copied material is not accepted.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 50 | Discuss how life narratives are read and written by interpreting the supplied image with reference to Block 2. |
| Q2 | 50 | Critically examine the connections between body politics, violence and women through the supplied painting, drawing on Block 3. |
| Q3 | 50 | Explore queer life narratives through the supplied Kahlo painting with reference to 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; material copied directly from course books or other sources will not be accepted.
- Include your name, enrolment number, programme code, course code and email ID on the assignment.
- Read the assignment guidance 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.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions must I attempt in the MWG-108 assignment?
Attempt any two of the three questions. Each question carries 50 marks.
What are the maximum marks and weightage for MWG-108?
The assignment is marked out of 100 and carries 30% weightage.
What are the MWG-108 assignment submission deadlines?
The 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 course blocks are referenced in the assignment?
Question 1 refers to Block 2, Question 2 to Block 3, and Question 3 to Block 4.
What details must I include on my submitted assignment?
Include your name, enrolment number, programme code, course code and email ID.
Can I copy answers from the course material?
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 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-107: Gender and Postmodernism
- 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.