The survey is to learn about the gender inequalities that prevail in the Muslim society for study

purposes and will not be used for any other purpose other than the stated. Some questions not
applicable may be disregarded.

QUESTIONNAIRE
Details:
Name: Sex: Male / Female / Others

Religion: Caste: General/SC/ST/OBC

Age: Education:

Occupation:

Income:

 less than 15,000

 15000-50000
 50000 and above

Marital status:

 Single
 Married
 Divorced
 Widow

No. of children:

Comments:

Type of family:

 Joint
 Extended
 Nuclear
 Single Parent
 Others

Assets owned:
Socio-cultural aspects
How would you describe your feelings towards the hijab?

What do you believe the purpose of the veil (Niqab/Hijab) is to Muslim women?

In your opinion, do Muslim women suffer from their religion's practices? Or are the stereotypes and
misconceptions the true culprit of oppression and suffering?

Rights and Laws

Would you support a law restricting the wearing of a hijab in the United States?

Should a wife have the right to divorce her husband?

Do you think the son and the daughters should have equal rights? Why?

Sufferings
Do you believe that practicing Muslim women suffer from extreme oppression and inequality by
practicing Muslim men?

What are the major issues that Women of Muslim World face that you find if rectified can improve
their status in society.
Post 26/11 do you think there has been a shift in the way people view the Muslim women?

"The male shall have the equal of the portion of two females"-Quran (4:11). Do you think such
mathematical sexism established by Islam relevant?

Work and Profession

Which occupational sector do you think has seen a rise of Muslim women?
Do you have any insight that you would like to include on this topic regarding stereotyping against
Muslim women?

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