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Survey - Understanding perceptions of Lebanon’s recent protests

185 persons filled this survey -

The recent “Isqat Al-Nizam” protests have brought new energy to the debate around “pro-sectarianism” and “anti-sectarianism” issues. The main purpose of this questionnaire is to understand more about the different perspectives that many people in Lebanon have regarding the recent protests that took place in this country.

The three main areas we are trying to understand are:
1) If you are part of the movement, why?
2) If you are not part of the movement, why not?
3) What do people think of the movement and strategies?

Anonymous questionnaire
Responses to this questionnaire will be kept entirely private and confidential.  As such, you are not required to leave any personal information on this form. If you would be okay with us doing a follow-up questionnaire with you later on, please leave your email on the bottom of the survey. Your responses will be kept strictly private and confidential. 

Please respond to the following questions related to your personal engagement supporting the anti-sectarianism movement or opposing it, including things that you have done or plan on doing in the near future.

Go to the next protest that aligns with my political beliefs (whether with or against the anti-sectarianism movement demands)

Recommend to my friends or family to attend a protest or rally

Tweet, write and/or blog about these issues or protests

Join a Facebook group, email list, follow people or groups on twitter, or sign an online petition that aligns with my political beliefs

Join a Facebook group, email list, follow people or groups on twitter, or join some social network that is against my political beliefs (for purposes of monitoring the discourse of that group, participating in discussions, or otherwise)

My perspectives on the movement as a whole

The movement is well coordinated

The main purpose(s) of the movement is/are clear

The slogan of the movement is "To topple the sectarian regime and its representatives” (wa roumouzihi); The usage of "its representatives" is a good choice

The movement has done an adequate job of educating the public on the core issues (such as secularism, separation of religion and state, human rights, women’s citizenship rights, etc) 

There is consistent messaging from people speaking on behalf of the movement

The movement is making good use of social media to explain their demands and mobilize 

The movement is making good use of traditional media to explain their demands and mobilize people 

The Sunday protests are helping the movement build popular support 

I think the Isqat Al-Nizam movement would be more successful if greater emphasis was put on pushing for change from inside the Parliament, not outside