{"id":177312,"date":"2016-02-22T16:49:03","date_gmt":"2016-02-22T14:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scm.bz\/5th\/sectarianism-in-syria-survey-study.html"},"modified":"2018-02-11T20:06:15","modified_gmt":"2018-02-11T18:06:15","slug":"sectarianism-in-syria-survey-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scm.bz\/en\/sectarianism-in-syria-survey-study\/","title":{"rendered":"Sectarianism in Syria: Survey Study"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Attitudes towards sectarian pluralism in Syria<\/p><\/div>\n

TDA conducted a field survey that included 2498 respondents,1424 men and 1074 women. Substantial research on the matter of sectarianism has been nearly impossible as the subject was considered a taboo, prior to the 2011 uprising.<\/p>\n

The survey represents a significant and indicative snapshot of Syrian attitudes toward sectarianism, in a \u00a0manner never before achieved in Syria. The circumstances induced by the war in Syria make it impossible to pull a fully representative sample of the Syrian population, given that there are many inaccessible areas either because of active violence or because of the control imposed by the armed forces. Thus, researchers have worked within these limits to create indicative yet not necessarily comprehensive samples, nevertheless providing valuable field data intended to enable a better understanding of Syrian society. The survey takes into account the different demographic and social factors in Syria and compares the results among various population groups.<\/p>\n

The study aims to improve key groups\u2019 knowledge about sectarianism, including the Syrian population, current policy makers, academics and researchers, and future Syrian policy makers. Subsequently, this study will help future decision-makers in Syria formulate new policies to overcome sectarianism and build a state based on equal citizenship and civic responsibility.<\/p>\n

The 105 paged survey study takes a comprehensive approach toward understanding attitudes towards sectarianism in Syria, covering such issues as: the extent to which various groups in Syria believe there is a sectarianism problem the source of sectarianism; inter-sectarian relations; manifestation of sectarianism; the prevalence of sectarianism in state institutions; the main actors driving sectarianism; a comparison of beliefs about sectarianism before and after the 2011 Syrian uprising; and finally recommendations for overcoming the sectarian problem.<\/p>\n

The findings present some key implications about the current political context and future considerations for Syria.<\/p>\n

Key Findings:<\/b><\/p>\n