Understanding and Challenging Stigma toward ... - Pact Cambodia

Naming Stigma
toward MSM
Steps:
1. Picture-Discussion: Divide into groups of two or three people. Ask each
group to look at the display of pictures on the wall and then select one of the
pictures. Ask them to discuss:
What do you think is happening in the picture in relation to stigma toward
MSM?
Why do you think it is happening?
How does stigma affect MSM? How does stigma affect other people?
Does this happen in your own community? If so, give some examples.
2. Report back: Each group presents the results of its discussion. Record points
on flipchart sheets.
Example Responses:
The examples below are not the required answers, and you are not expected to read them
out loud. They are included to illustrate the type of responses expected and can help you
identify issues you may want to raise, if they are not raised by participants. However, you
should let each group come up with their own ideas. Remember: there are no right and
wrong answers.
M1 Father kicking MSM son out of the house
The father kicks his MSM son out of the house and condemns him for his “bad
behavior.” Father is embarrassed by his son and afraid of what the neighbors will
say. He is blaming him for bringing shame to the family. The son feels sad and
rejected. He doesn’t know where he will go.
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