Understanding and Challenging Stigma toward ... - Pact Cambodia

Understanding
MSM
Step:
1. Introduction: Explain that many people think that MSM all look and dress
and behave the same. This is not true. MSM have many different identities and
we need to be able to understand the differences if we are to respond to their
needs effectively. This exercise will help to explain the different identities.
Put up the following diagram and explain each of the terms briefly. A definition for
each term is given at the end of this exercise.
Sex
(biological/physical)
man intersex woman
Gender Identity male female
Gender Expression masculine feminine
Sexual Orientation
(whom attracted to)
heterosexual bisexual homosexual
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