Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC)
Competitive Examination for Recruitment to BPS-17 Posts under the Federal Government
Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 100 Marks
Paper: Gender Studies
PART-2 (Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. (20×4)
PART-II
Q1. What are the root causes that led to gender-based violence? How do these factors interest and perpetuate violence against women in Pakistan?
Q2. Critically evaluate the concept of gendered globalization focusing on the World System Theory and how the globalization of capitalism has created new forms of patriarchal powers to increase gender inequalities.
Q3. Discuss the key principles, goals, and strategies of the different waves of feminism. How do these waves have an impact on women’s lives?
Q4. Elaborate on the historical context and evolution of women’s quotas in Pakistan concerning key legislation and policies that have shaped the quota system.
Q5. Give a detailed analysis of the intersectionality of Gender with other social identities.
Q6. Critically analyze women in development (WID) and Gender and Development (GAD) models. Discuss its basic principles and limitations in addressing women’s needs in developing countries.
Q7. Critically examine and evaluate Malala Yousafzai’s achievements and activism for promoting girls’ education in the local and global contexts.
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