Survey Questions for Stereotypes

In Singapore, do you think there are stereotypes about Muslims being 

Terrorists?  

How would you feel if your classmate/colleague/co‐worker is a Muslim?  

51.7%

0% 5%

46.7%

5%

Which of the following words will you associate with when the word "Muslim" is mentioned?  

Have you seen anyone pointing out a Muslim as a potential terrorist in public places based 

on his appearance?  

•  Laugh behind his back •  Just talk about it. •  RUN •  Act suspiciously •  Walk as far away as possible •  Keep talking about him/her

and do nothing

Examples 

Do you think the general public suspects what they teach in the Islamic Madrasah (Islamic Schools) to be 

linked with terrorism?  

On what grounds would you identify a Muslim as a Radical 

Extremist/Terrorist?  

30% 26.7%

88.3%

38.3%

Accurate?

WHY? Top 2 Reasons 

•  Never Judge a Book by its cover •  Stereotyping 

On a rating of 1‐10, rate the level of harmony the Muslims have with the 

other religions in Singapore  

What sort of impact do you think a stereotype on Muslim being terrorists has on Society?  

What do you think can be done to reduce this 

stereotype?