Questionnaire on religious and cultural conflicts faced by Pakistanis living abroad

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Most of my friends asked me to narrow down my parameters.So here you are.Iam affraid the questionnaire is for those people who’ve lived abroad.If anyone can send me relevent newspaper or magazine articles, i’ll be really grateful.
This survey is for a class project. Its purpose is to find out how Pakistanis abroad live. Please take the time out to answer the questions. All you have to do is type in the answers in front of each question and email the answered questionnaire back to us. Most of the questions are of the yes/no type, but some questions require details. Please be honest.

Thanks for your help.

SECTION 1:

  1. Name?
  2. Age:
    a. under 20 b. 20-30 c. 30-40 d. 40+
  3. Sex?
    4-i. Do you hold a citizenship, residence-ship or green card for countries other than Pakistan?
    4-ii. If yes, then for which countries?
  4. Where do you live now?
  5. Your educational level:
    a. High school or equivalent b. Bachelors c. Masters
    d. Ph.D. or higher

SECTION 2:

  1. How old were you when you left Pakistan?
    a. Under 20 b. 20-30 c. 30-40 d. 40+
  2. How long have you been living abroad?
    a. less than 10 yrs b. 10-20 yrs c. 20-30 yrs
    d. all your life
  3. Why did you shift abroad?
  4. Do you think going abroad made up for any facilities or opportunities that were lacking in Pakistan?
    5-i. Would you like to settle in Pakistan?
    5-ii. Why?

SECTION 3:

1-i. How often do you visit Pakistan?
a. every year b. every 2-3 yrs c. every 5 yrs
d. less often
1-ii. Why do you visit Pakistan?
a. visit relatives b. sight-seeing c. business
d. other (please specify)
1-iii. What is the duration of your visit?
a. 2 weeks or less b. 1 month c. 2-3 months
d. longer
2-i. Do you practice Pakistani culture, traditions and customs?
2-ii. If no, then why not?
3. Do you speak or read Urdu?
4. Do you feel that you are well adjusted in the western society?
5. If you had to return to Pakistan, do you think you would be able to adjust?

SECTION 4:

1-i. Do you consider yourself a religious person?
1-ii. Do you pray?
1-iii. If yes, do you go to the mosque?
1-iv. Do you observe fast?
1-v. Do you wear hijab?
2. Are your parents (living abroad or otherwise) practicing Muslims?
3. If you are a practicing Muslim, is it because of
a. your own choice b. your parents
4. Have you ever argued with your parents about religion or customs?
5. Do you face any difficulties in practicing your religion?

SECTION 5:
(Answer the questions in this section if you have studied or are studying abroad)

  1. During your school/college years did you feel uncomfortable or out of place because of your Pakistani origin?
  2. Do you try to hide your origin?
  3. Do you have many Pakistani or Muslim friends?
    4-i. Do you accompany your friends to dances, discos, nightclubs, etc.?
    4-ii. If yes, did you dance or drink to fit in or did you just go for the fun of it?
  4. When you eat out with friends, are you particular about selecting halaal food only?
  5. Were you ostracized or ignored by the locals because of your origin?

SECTION 6:

  1. Have you ever drunk beer or wine?
  2. When you eat out or shop for food, are you particular about selecting halaal food only?
    3-i. Have you ever deliberately eaten non-halaal food?
    3-ii. If yes, then why?

SECTION 7:

1-i. Do you celebrate Pakistani nation holidays?
1-ii. If no, then why not?
2-i. Do you celebrate religious events like Eid?
2-ii. If no, then why not?
3. Is there any association in your area, which arranges activities for Pakistanis?
4-i. Do you participate in these activities?
4-ii. If no, then why not?
5-i. Do you participate in the national and religious celebrations of the country you live in?
5-ii. If yes, then why?
6. Do you have many Pakistani friends?

SECTION 8:
(Answer the questions of this section if you have children)

  1. Do your children go to school or college?
    2-i. Do your children relate to Pakistani culture, traditions and customs?
    2-ii. If no, then why not?
  2. Do your children speak or read Urdu?
  3. Do you feel that your children are well adjusted in the western society?
  4. If you had to return to Pakistan, do you think your children would be able to adjust?
  5. Do you monitor the TV shows and movies your children watch?
    7-i. Do you allow your children to visit friends (Pakistanis and locals)?
    7-ii. Do you encourage them to visit their friends?
  6. Have your children ever attended any religious classes?
    9-i. Do you encourage your children to celebrate religious events or Pakistani nation holidays?
    9-ii. If no, then why not?
    10-i. Do you encourage your children to participate in the national and religious celebrations of the country you live in?
    10-ii. If yes, then why?
  7. Do your children come to you with their problems?
  8. Do you think that you have close relationship with your children?

SECTION 9:
(Answer the questions in this section if you grew up abroad)

1-i. While growing up, did you feel at crossroads as to what to do, say or think?
1-ii. Do you still feel that way?
2-i. Do you discuss your problems with your parents?
2-ii. If no, then why not?
3. Do you have a close relationship with your parents?
4-i. Is your personal inclination towards Pakistani culture?
4-ii. If no, then why not?
4-iii. If yes, then who is responsible for this inclination?
a. your parents b. some Pakistani association
c. other (please specify)
5. Do you feel that you have your own personal identity?

SECTION 10:

  1. Do you feel any prejudice due to your Pakistani origin?
  2. Do you receive the same rights as the local population?
  3. Do you have equal job opportunities as the locals?

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