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GCO621S - GENDER COMMUNICATION - 2ND OPP - JAN 2025 |
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nAmlBIA UnlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCES AND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGES
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BCMM
LEVEL: 6
COURSE CODE: GCO621S
COURSE NAME: GENDER COMMUNICATION
SESSION: JANUARY 2025
DURATION: 3 HOURS
PAPER: THEORY (PAPER 1}
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER{S)
SECOND OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
MRS R. TUYOLENI
MODERATOR: DR M. MHENE
INSTRUCTIONS
ANSWER THREE QUESTIONS ONLY. QUESTION ONE (1) IS COMPULSORY
1. Write clearly and neatly
2. Read all questions carefully
3. Number the answers clearly
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF _3_ PAGES (Including this front page)
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SECTION A: COMPULSORY
Question 1:
KEY CONCEPTS
Using relevant examples define the following concepts:
a) Gender Performance
b) Gender stereotypes
c) Masculinity
d) Race
e) Systemic Gendered Violence
(50 marks)
[10 marks]
[10 marks]
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[10 marks]
[10 marks]
SECTION B
CHOOSE TWO (2) QUESTIONS ONLY FROM THIS SECTION
Question 2: INTERPERSONAL THEORY
(25 marks)
Two theories focus on interpersonal influences on the development of masculinity and
femininity. Define the two theories, then pick one of the theories and discuss how
understanding it better can be used to reduce/curb inequality in Namibia.
Question 3: THREE WAVES OF FEMINISM
(25 marks)
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1. What were the primary goals of the first wave of feminism, and how did they manifest
in social and political movements? [10]
2. Discuss how the first wave of feminism addressed the issues of race and class, and
what limitations did it face in promoting inclusivity? [10]
3. Discuss the ways in which the first-wave feminists utilised legal frameworks to
advocate for women's rights? [5]
Question 3: GENDER AND LANGUAGE
(25 marks)
1. Define male generic language and discuss its implications in contemporary English usage.
(10 marks)
2. Discuss stereotypes that create double standards in our society. [15]
END OF EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
TOTAL: (100 MARKS)
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