KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 2ND TRIMESTER 2016 (PT) EXAMINATION

SCHOOL : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT : THEOLOGY, RELIGIOUS STUDIES & COUNSELING
UNIT CODE : COUN 240
UNIT TITLE : GENDER ISSUES AND COUNSELLING
TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS

 Answer any three questions

Question One

a) Explain the following concepts;

(10 marks)

a) Gender
b) Gender issues
c) Gender roles
d) Gender socialization
e) Gender disorder

b) Discuss why student counselor must study gender issues in

counseling. 10

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Question Two

a) Discuss gender issues relevant to men

and those relevant to women in
counseling.
b) Discuss any two stereotypes in gender counseling (10
that could affect affectivity in counseling. marks)

Question Three

a) Explain the meaning of transgender and transsexual (10

in gender counseling. marks)
b) Explain how lesbians and gays should be counseled (10
in gender counseling. Marks)

Question Four

Explore the gender roles and sexuality from an African context, using relevant
examples. (20mks)

Question Five

a)Discuss the significance of masculinity and feminity in gender

counseling(10mks)

b)Discuss the biggest workplace challenges facing women(10mks)

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