IGNOU MWG-109 Assignment 2026-27
Women and Social Structure
Last updated by IGNOU: 07 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 04:42 pm.
| Course code | MWG-109 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Women and Social Structure |
| Programme | MA in Women’s and Gender Studies (MAWGSR)MAWGSR |
| School | School of Gender and Development Studies |
| Assignment code | MWG 109/AST/TMA-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 |
About the MWG-109 assignment
The MWG-109 assignment examines how social structures shape women’s lives in India. Its topics include gender construction, patriarchy, maternal health policy, and the influence of caste and class on women’s experiences.
Choose any two of the three questions. Each answer carries 50 marks, making a total of 100 marks. The recommended response length is 1,500–2,000 words per answer. The assignment carries 30% weightage and is marked as valid until July 2027.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 50 | Examine challenges in gender construction in Indian society, using one course concept to explore connections between gender, patriarchy and social structure. |
| Q2 | 50 | Review a recent report on maternal health in India, focusing on policy recommendations for improving women’s health. |
| Q3 | 50 | Discuss how caste and class shape women’s experiences and issues in contemporary Indian society. |
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 answer.
- Write the assignment by hand.
- Submit each assignment as one separate document; do not combine different assignments or submit individual answers as separate documents.
- Include your name, enrolment number, programme code, course code and email ID on each assignment.
- Use your own words. Work copied directly from course books or other sources, and AI-generated responses, will not be accepted for evaluation.
- Read the assignment guidance and plagiarism statement in the 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; the PDF directs students to check the IGNOU website or their Regional Centre.
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