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13. Discuss prejudice and help confront it. To start, think of these issues:
15. Sometimes it is difficult to say “no” to sex
or to delay sex. The guidelines below may help
you with these decisions.
Write in the boxes (E) for those things you
would find easy to do and (D) for those things
you would find difficult to do
■ 1 Go to parties and other events with friends.
■ 2 Decide how far you want to “go” (your
sexual limits) before being in a pressure situation.
■ 3 Decide your alcohol/drug limits before
being in a pressure situation.
■ 4 Avoid falling for romantic words and
arguments.
■ 5 Be clear about your limits – don’t give
mixed messages, e.g. by acting sexy when you
do not want sex.
■ 6 Pay attention to your feelings; when a
situation becomes uncomfortable, leave.
■ 7 Get involved in activities (e.g. sports,
clubs, hobbies).
■ 8 Avoid “hanging out” with people who
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● What is prejudice?
● Have you ever felt someone was prejudiced against you? Why? Your age, religion, other
reasons? How did you feel?
Create a poster against prejudice towards people living with HIV or AIDS. If December 1st is near,
make it a World AIDS Day poster. Share your poster with your group. Find a place to display your
poster in the sports club or at school.
14. Talk to a local community association that works in AIDS. Ask them what change is
needed in your community to help people living with HIV or AIDS. Write a short letter or make a
petition on the subject and ask your group to sign it with you. Give it to the community association
to send to the right decision-maker.
“I thought AIDS was something that happened to gays and drug
addicts. A macho guy like me who loves ladies and is superfit –
he doesn’t get AIDS.”
Tommy Morrison, HIV-positive, Heavyweight Boxer, 1996.
might pressure you to have sex.
■ 9 Be honest from the beginning, by saying
you do not want to have sex.
■ 10 Avoid going out with people you
cannot trust.
■ 11 Avoid secluded places where you could
not get help.
■ 12 Do not accept rides from those you do
not know or cannot trust.
■ 13 Do not accept presents and money from
people whom you don’t know very well.
■ 14 Avoid going to someone’s room when
there is no on else there.
■ 15 Explore ways of showing affection other
than sexual intercourse.
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