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<strong>Underst<strong>and</strong>ing</strong><br />

MSM<br />

Steps:<br />

1. What is a “real man”? (Cardstorm): Divide into pairs <strong>and</strong> h<strong>and</strong> out<br />

cards <strong>and</strong> markers. The task is to brainstorm what are the qualities, roles or<br />

behaviors that society expects of a “real man.” Ask pairs to write points on cards<br />

with one point per card. Tape the cards on the wall. Then eliminate repetition <strong>and</strong><br />

cluster common points.<br />

Example of response<br />

The examples below are not the required answers, <strong>and</strong> you are not expected to read<br />

them out loud. They are included to illustrate the type of responses expected <strong>and</strong> can<br />

help you identify issues you may want to raise, if they are not raised by participants.<br />

However, you should let each group come up with their own ideas. Remember: there are<br />

no right <strong>and</strong> wrong answers.<br />

What makes a real man?<br />

Strong. Virile. Aggressive. Does not cry or show emotion.<br />

Macho body language. Deep voice. Dressed in socially<br />

acceptable male clothing. Does male household tasks. Gets<br />

married to a woman. Has sex with wife <strong>and</strong> other women.<br />

Vaginal sex/no anal sex. Produces <strong>and</strong> raises two or more<br />

children. Looks after his parents. Head of household. Main<br />

decision-maker in family. Primary breadwinner. Has many<br />

girlfriends <strong>and</strong> lots of sex. Decides when <strong>and</strong> where to<br />

have sex with wife <strong>and</strong> girlfriends.<br />

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