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Contemporary Gender Issues Question Paper

Contemporary Gender Issues

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Social Work

Institution: Moi University question papers

Exam Year:2011

SAS 301: CONTEMPORARY GENDER ISSUES

ANSWER ANY FOUR QUESTIONS
1. "Males and females are born; men and women are made." Within the framework of the concepts of sex and gender, clearly illustrate this quote while using appropriate examples.

2. "The human brain is sexed...and this conditions a wide range of behaviors that we typically associate with maleness or femaleness." Who are some of the theorists who subscribed to this school of thought and what were their views?

3. What are Talcott-Parson's thoughts on the basis of gender differentiations? Use cases from the modern economy to criticize his views.

4. Gender is about power relations between men and women, with the latter considered relatively powerless. Yet in certain circumstances, a woman is considered powerful. Use clear examples to illustrate situations that depict a woman's power, and how the powers are expressed.

5. According to GALCK (Gay and Lesbian Coalition of Kenya), the sexual minorities need to be legitimized and accepted by society. Base your arguments on discussions on sexual identities and orientations to give your take.

6. (a) Discuss the major elements involved in marital rape, and the extent , if any, to which the Kenyan state policy has addressed this issue.

(b) What were Marie Stopes ideas on this form of sexuality?

7. Discuss all forms of female genital modifications

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