Table 1 Objectives of The MAISHA curriculum (Wanawake Na Maisha)
Objective number | Intended outcome for participants is that they should be able to: |
|---|---|
1 | Identify inequitable and harmful gender norms that exist in their community, especially those norms that contribute to IPV |
2 | Explain how abiding to inequitable and harmful gender norms has health and social costs to women, men, families and the community |
3 | Re-define inequitable and harmful gender norms into equitable and healthy alternatives |
4 | Describe the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy romantic relationships |
5 | Explain why controlling and abusive behaviour is unhealthy in a romantic relationship |
6 | Explain healthy and unhealthy expressions of power |
7 | Identify, set and manage personal boundaries |
8 | Negotiate division of labour inside and outside the home |
9 | Communicate using an assertive communication style |
10 | Identify different forms of violence including emotional, physical, economic and sexual |
11 | Explain the impact of intimate partner violence on the health and wellbeing of women, men, families and communities |
12 | Give clear sexual consent |
13 | Prevent, negotiate and resolve conflict using non-violent means |
14 | Resist and challenge social pressure to conform to inequitable gender norms that support violent behaviour |
15 | Identify when and how women can obtain support against violence (e.g. health, social, legal, etc.), if needed |