DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.S.W. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
Third Semester
GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. "The present education system promotes the women
development" Discuss.
2. Discuss the adult education.
3. Explain about women's dual role.
4. What is feminization of poverty?
5. Discuss the various health problems faced by the woman.
6. Elucidate the problems in accessing the health services of
rural women.
7. Elaborate the legal provision regarding dowry.
8. Explain the role of self help groups in women
empowerment.
SECTION B — 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR of the following in about 700 words each.
9. Discuss in detail in the strategies to promote gender
equality in our society.
10. "Education system raising the status of women"
Comment.
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11. Examine the recent trends in women's employment in our
country.
12. Elucidate the problems of prostitution; suggest suitable
measures to eradicate prostitution.
13. Prepare a detailed plan of action to improve the health of
rural women.
14. How can we reduce the maternal mortality rate in
Tamil Nadu?
15. Critically examine the role of women's organization in
protecting women against violence.