Nge 211: Gender Sensitive Language Question Paper
Nge 211: Gender Sensitive Language
Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Gender And Development Studies
Institution: South Eastern Kenya University question papers
Exam Year:2017
SOUTH EASTERN KENYA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2016/2017
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS IN GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
NGE 211: GENDER SENSITIVE LANGUAGE
DATE: 12TH APRIL, 2017 TIME: 8.00 –10.00 AM
1 (a) Differentiate between the terms maleness and femaleness. (5mks)
(b) Discuss the term Society in the content of gender studies [5mks)
(c) What is gender sensitivity language? (5mks)
(d) With reference to any two communities in Kenya discuss how different languages relate
to gender differences. (15mks)
2. With relevant examples evaluate the circumstances in which people have adapted to
language that suits the ongoing changes in that society.(20mks)
3. Language has evolved over-time; explain gender linguistic rules and usage of a particular
community in Kenya. (20mks)
4. “There is use of the "print gender media biased language."Discuss (20mks)
5. “The naming process in Kenya has patterns and practices,”using any Nilotic group in
Kenya support the above statement. (20mks)
6. Describe gender biased terminologies in the work-place today for the female gender and
ways of eliminating the same. (20mks)
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