MWG-109 IGNOU Guess Paper 2026-27

MWG-109 Guess Paper Term-End Exam (TEE) Preparation

This structured guess paper aligns with the official IGNOU MWG-109 Women and Social Structure syllabus, emphasizing high-weightage topics from Blocks 1–6. It includes solved previous year question patterns (June/Dec sessions) and time management tips for the 3-hour exam.

Key Blocks & Unit-wise Focus

• Block 1: Women and Social Structure
  • Analyze the intersection of gender and social structures (patriarchy, kinship systems).
  • Compare pre-capitalist and capitalist family structures and their impact on women.
  • Solved TEE questions: ‘Critically examine the role of women in traditional social hierarchies.’
• Block 2: Family
  • Discuss the evolution of the joint family system and its implications for women’s autonomy.
  • Short-answer focus: ‘Differentiate between patriarchal and matriarchal family models.’
  • Previous year essay: ‘Evaluate the impact of nuclearization on women’s domestic roles.’
• Block 3: Class
  • Examine the Marxist perspective on class and gender, with case studies of working-class women.
  • High-scoring short questions: ‘How does class stratification affect women’s access to education?’
• Block 5: Tribe
  • Analyze tribal women’s agency in pre-colonial and post-colonial contexts.
  • Essay priority: ‘Discuss the role of tribal women in resistance movements.’
• Block 6: Religion
  • Compare religious reforms (e.g., Vedanta, Islam, Christianity) and their impact on women’s rights.
  • Solved TEE question: ‘Evaluate the contribution of Savitribai Phule in women’s education.’

Exam Strategy & Time Management

• Allocate 45 minutes for essay-type questions (Blocks 1, 2, 5, 6).
• Prioritize short-answer questions (Blocks 3, 4) for quick marks (5–10 marks each).
• Use previous year papers (June 2020–Dec 2023) for pattern recognition.

Subject-Specific FAQs

• Q: Which blocks carry the highest weightage in TEE?

  A: Blocks 1 (Women and Social Structure) and 2 (Family) consistently feature in 25–30% of essay questions, while Blocks 5 (Tribe) and 6 (Religion) are high-yield for short answers.

• Q: Are case studies mandatory for scoring?

  A: Yes. Case studies (e.g., Sati Pratha, Dowry System) in Blocks 1 and 2 are often linked to essay questions. Reference ‘Women and Social Change in India’ by Malavika Karlekar for examples.

Note: Cross-reference with eGyanKosh for official syllabus updates.