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Gender Studies

100 marks · 1 paper · 180 minutes per paper

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Stage 1Orientation

Understand the official syllabus, paper structure, marks and preparation resources.

Read and annotate the official FPSC syllabusReview every paper, section, marks allocation and official instruction before beginning preparation.

Set up subject resourcesCreate folders or notebooks for syllabus notes, practice, past papers and revision material.

Review the paper formatUnderstand the number of papers, marks, duration and relevant language or MCQ rules.

Stage 2Foundation

Build the concepts, terminology and prerequisite knowledge needed for the subject.

Build a subject glossaryList and define the core terminology needed across the syllabus.

Map prerequisite conceptsIdentify foundational concepts and arrange them before advanced topics.

Stage 3Official Syllabus Coverage

Cover every official FPSC topic in a practical sequence.

Cover: Subject overviewStudy the official syllabus content, prepare notes, identify likely examination angles and mark weak areas. Official scope: PAPER: GENDER STUDIES (100 MARKS)

Cover: Introduction to Gender StudiesStudy the official syllabus content, prepare notes, identify likely examination angles and mark weak areas. Official scope: Introduction to Gender Studies

Cover: Social Construction of GenderStudy the official syllabus content, prepare notes, identify likely examination angles and mark weak areas. Official scope: Social Construction of Gender

Cover: Feminist Theories and PracticeStudy the official syllabus content, prepare notes, identify likely examination angles and mark weak areas. Official scope: Feminist Theories and Practice

Cover: Feminist MovementsStudy the official syllabus content, prepare notes, identify likely examination angles and mark weak areas. Official scope: Feminist Movements

Cover: Gender and DevelopmentStudy the official syllabus content, prepare notes, identify likely examination angles and mark weak areas. Official scope: Gender and Development

Cover: Status of Women in PakistanStudy the official syllabus content, prepare notes, identify likely examination angles and mark weak areas. Official scope: Status of Women in Pakistan

Cover: Gender and GovernanceStudy the official syllabus content, prepare notes, identify likely examination angles and mark weak areas. Official scope: Gender and Governance

Cover: Gender Based ViolenceStudy the official syllabus content, prepare notes, identify likely examination angles and mark weak areas. Official scope: Gender Based Violence

Cover: Case Studies of:Study the official syllabus content, prepare notes, identify likely examination angles and mark weak areas. Official scope: Case Studies of:

Stage 4Consolidation

Prepare short notes, comparisons, evidence, diagrams, facts, formulas or timelines.

Prepare concise revision notesCompress covered material into quick revision notes without removing required syllabus coverage.

Create connections and comparison materialUse tables, diagrams, timelines, formulas, maps or concept links where suitable for this subject.

Stage 5Exam Application

Apply knowledge through the paper-specific practice format.

Prepare analytical outlines using causes, consequences and comparisonsComplete this task under exam-oriented conditions and record areas that need revision.

Build an evidence bank of thinkers, examples, quotations, maps or timelinesComplete this task under exam-oriented conditions and record areas that need revision.

Write three timed critical-analysis answersComplete this task under exam-oriented conditions and record areas that need revision.

Stage 6Past Papers

Attempt topic-wise and full-length past-paper practice.

Classify past-paper questions by syllabus topicUse validated official past papers and link each question to the relevant syllabus topic.

Attempt a timed past paperAttempt a complete paper or equivalent question set within the official time limit.

Stage 7Revision and Mock Examination

Complete layered revision, weak-area review and a timed mock paper.

Complete first revisionReview all notes and update topics marked Needs Revision.

Complete second revisionFocus on recall, structure, evidence, formulas or language accuracy.

Attempt final mock examinationComplete a timed mock and evaluate coverage, accuracy, structure and time management.

Paper 1 · 100 marks

Subject overview

PAPER: GENDER STUDIES (100 MARKS)

Introduction to Gender Studies

Historicizing Constructionism

What is Feminism

Feminist Movements in the West . First Wave, Second Wave and Third Wave Feminism. United Nation Conferences on Women, Feminist Movements in Pakistan.

Colonial and Capitalistic Perspectives of Gender

Status of Women’s health in Pakistan

Defining Governance

Defining Gender Based Violence

Mukhtaran Mai

Introduction to Gender Studies

Difference between Gender and Women Studies

Problematizing the category of “Sex”: Queer Theory

Liberal Feminism

Gender Analysis of Development Theories; Modernization Theory, World Sy stem Theory, Dependency Theory, Structural Functionalism.

Status of Women in Education

Suffragist Movement

Theories of Violence against Women

Mallala Yousaf Zai

Multi-disciplinary nature of Gender Studies

Social Construction of Gender

Is “Sex” socially determined, too?

Radical Feminism

Gender Approaches to Development: Women in Development (WID), Women and Development (WAD), Gender and Development (GAD); Gender Critique of Structural Adjustment Policies (SAPs).

Women and Employment

Gender Issues in Women as Voters

Structural and Direct Forms of Violence

Shermin Ubaid Chinoy

Autonomy vs. Integration Debate in Gender Studies

Masculinities and Femininity

Feminist Theories and Practice

Marxist/Socialist Feminism

Globalization and Gender

Women and Law

Gender Issues in Women as Candidates

Strategies to Eliminate Violence against Women

Status of Gender Studies in Pakistan

Nature versus Culture: A Debate in Gender Development

Psychoanalytical Feminism

Feminist Movements

Gender Issues in Women as Representatives

Men’s Feminism

Gender and Development

Impact of Political Quota in Pakistan

Postmodern Feminism

Status of Women in Pakistan

Gender and Governance

Gender Based Violence

Case Studies of:

Suggested ReadingsTheories of Women Studies Eds., Bowles. Gloria and Renate D. Klein
Suggested ReadingsIntroduction: Theories of Women Studies and the Autonomy/ Integration Debate in Theories of Women Studies. Bowles G and Renate, K.
Suggested ReadingsThe State of the Discipline of Women Studies in Pakistan in Social Sciences in Pakistan Saigol, Rubina
Suggested ReadingsThe State of Women Studies in Pakistan in Journal of Asian Women Studies Bari, Farzana
Suggested ReadingsWomen’s Law in Legal Education and Practice in Pakistan. Shaheed, F. and Mehdi, R. (ed.) (1997)
Suggested ReadingsLocating the self: Perspectives on Women and Multiple Identities. Khan, N.S. et al.(ed.) (1998)
Suggested ReadingsThe Social Construction of Gender Lorber, Judith
Suggested ReadingsQueer Theory Lorber, Judith
Suggested ReadingsGender,USA, Harriet Bradley(2013)
Suggested ReadingsWomen of Pakistan: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back. Mumtaz,Khawar& Shaheed, Farida(1987)
Suggested ReadingsFeminism and its Relevance in South Asia Saeed K, Nighat & Bahsin, Kamla
Suggested ReadingsFeminist Thoughts Tong, Rosemarie
Suggested ReadingsReversed Realities Kabeer, Naila
Suggested ReadingsGender Planning and Development Moser, Caroline
Suggested ReadingsElectoral Politics: Making Quotas Work For Women. Hoodfar,Homa&Tajali, Mona (2011)
Suggested ReadingsThe Gender face of Asian Politics Ayaz, Aazar & Fleschenberg, Andrea(2009)
Suggested ReadingsPerformance Assessment of Women Parliamentarians in Pakistan Bari, Farzan (2002)
Suggested ReadingsBase line Report: Women’s Participation in Political and Public Life Zia, Shahla & Bari, Farzana. (1999)
Suggested ReadingsFreedom from Violence Schuler, Margarte (1992)
Suggested ReadingsHuman Rights Commission of Pakistan Report

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