Africa: Inside a Game Challenging Masculinity
[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- The room was loud - not with argument, but with laughter.
Mombasa, Kenya witnessed a unique gathering of sexual and reproductive health and rights practitioners in a room filled with laughter and laughter. The seemingly simple question posed to the group - "Real men ask for permission before escalating physical touch?" - sparked a deeper conversation about masculinity, consent, and intimacy.
Facilitated by Olusegun Medupin, Deputy Executive Director of Programmes and Operations at YouthHubAfrica, the interactive game aimed to get men talking about sensitive topics they often shy away from. Medupin emphasized the importance of mental health and self-awareness for men to effectively engage in conversations about gender-based violence.
The game, called Level Up, utilized football viewing centers as a setting to engage men in discussions about their perspectives on various subjects. The game featured four core categories of cards - Hard Guy, Shooter, Bodily, and Street Credibility - each addressing different aspects of masculinity and related issues. The session aimed to create a judgment-free space for men to express themselves, fostering vulnerability and promoting honest dialogue.
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