This document discusses stereotypes about Muslims being terrorists in Singapore. It includes results from a survey that asked questions like how people would feel about having a Muslim classmate and what words people associate with Muslims. The survey found that some people have seen others point out Muslims as potential terrorists based on appearance alone. Respondents were asked how they would identify a radical extremist and rated the level of harmony between Muslims and other religions in Singapore. The document explores the impacts of stereotypes and what could be done to reduce them.

2. In Singapore, do you think there are
stereotypes about Muslims being
Terrorists?

3. How would you feel if your
classmate/colleague/co‐
worker is a Muslim?
51.7%
0%
5%
46.7%
5%

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

5. Have you seen anyone pointing out a Muslim
as a potential terrorist in public places based
on his appearance?

6. • 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

7. Do you think the general public
suspects what they teach in the Islamic
Madrasah (Islamic Schools) to be
linked with terrorism?

8. On what grounds would you
identify a Muslim as a Radical
Extremist/Terrorist?
30%
26.7%
88.3%
38.3%

9. Accurate?

10. WHY?
Top 2 Reasons
• Never Judge a Book by its cover
• Stereotyping

11. On a rating of 1‐10, rate the level of
harmony the Muslims have with the
other religions in Singapore

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

13. What do you think can be
done to reduce this
stereotype?