What is HIV and AIDS?

25 minutes 9. Bring the group back together and discuss: what are the similarities and
differences between the things that increase power for men and women
and the things that reduce it?
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10. Move the pieces of paper with things which are true for both men and
women to the middle of the seesaw.
11. Where does the balance of power lie for men and women like them?
What effect does this balance have on sexual and reproductive
well-being? How can men and women work together to increase their
collective power and to make the balance more equal? What can men
and women do individually to increase their power and to make the
balance more equal?
12. Summary – that sexual reproductive health cannot be seen in isolation.
The power and relationships in all aspects of our life impact our sexual
health and the decisions we make. However, power imbalances can be
changed. It is up to us to change the way we think about gender roles and
change our behaviour accordingly.
(Source: Preparing to teach sexuality and life skills, International HIV/AIDS Alliance , 2008)
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