Understanding and Challenging Stigma toward ... - Pact Cambodia

A11
Forms, Effects, and Causes
of Stigma toward
Men who Have Sex with Men
(Problem Tree)
Facilitator’s Note:
This is a good exercise to review all the things learned in the earlier exercises.
It uses a Problem Tree method to make a list of forms, impacts, and causes. Then
the group can do further analysis on causes and start looking at solutions.
Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Identify different forms of stigma toward men who have sex with men (MSM)
and how stigma affects MSM, wives, families, communities, and the spread
of HIV
Identify some of the root causes of stigma toward MSM and possible
solutions
Target Group:
All groups
Time:
1-2 hour
Preparation:
Using cards set up the structure for the problem tree on the wall.
Write one or two example cards for each category and tape on the wall. See
examples on the following page.
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