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1. Now I am going read out some attitudes prevalent in our society towards men and women. Could you please tell me, to what extent such attitudes exist among the people in your neighbourhood?

• A man who helps his wife in household chores, will be laughed at and referred to as a ‘weak man’ by his friends and family.
• A man who is not tough enough does not command respect at home.
• A man who does not drink at least once in a while is perceived as ‘not manly enough’ by his friends.
• A man who beats his wife has no place in his neighbourhood.
• During an argument, a man who listens to his wife’s point of view, is considered as being ’not manly enough’ by his neighbours and relatives.
• A woman who talks back at her husband earns a bad reputation among relatives.
• Relatives won’t appreciate it if the woman complains about her husband’s violent behaviour.

Response Options:
Great extent - 1
To some extent - 2
Does not exist - 3
Do not know - 4