FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2024
FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Gender Studies
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS
PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES
PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20
PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE:
- (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
- (ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
- (iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
- (iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
- (v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must be crossed.
- (vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.
PART-II
Q.No.2.
An Egyptian doctor Mahmoud Fathalla uses the term ‘maternity death road’ while discussing issues of women’s maternal health. Discuss women’s health issues in context with Pakistan’s social, cultural and demographic situation.
Q.No.3.
Write a note on the colonial and capitalistic perspectives of gender. Throw light on the thesis that development is the new name of coloniality in context with the emerging perspectives of gender.
Q.No.4.
Write in detail the impact of Western Feminist Movements on the feminist movement in Pakistan. Compare the Pakistani feminist movements from past with the emerging trends of feminist activism and their effects.
Q.No.5.
Give a critical gender analysis of development theories.
Q.No.6.
What is gender-based violence? What forms of gender-based violence are given in the “Punjab protection of women against gender-based violence act 2016”? What are the consequences of gender- based violence on women?
Q.No.7.
Is political participation a human right? If so, what are the obstacles faced by women politicians of Pakistan to pursue a career in politics? What is the impact of political quota system on this?
Q.No.8.
Write short notes on the following:
(a) Is ‘Sex’ also a social construct?
(b) Radical Feminism
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