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A Study by Norlia Shidan on :-
"The Impact of the Internet on the Role of Women in Traditional Societies"

Introduction :-

  • Barack Obama made extensive use of the Internet in his successful bid to become the President of the United States.
  • I am interested in how the same approach could help Women in Traditional Societies.

  • For example, Blogs are very useful for letting people give their opinions on current issues and things that effect their lives.
  • With Communities and Social Networks, like Facebook, it is very easy to make contact with people who share your opinions.

    I have added Section C for Blogs and Section D for Social Networks to my original Questionnaire.

    The Purpose of this Questionnaire is :-
    1. to gather information about the current situation
    2. to share ideas and experiences and to anticipate changes in this very important area.

    Please feel free to send me a private Email if you would like to add any comments to the Questionnaire.

    Your answers will be a great value in the completion of my Research Project.
    They will be treated in confidence and your name will not appear in my final Project Report without your permission.

    Please indicate each of your answers by checking the appropriate box.
    Finally click on the 'Submit' button at the bottom of the Form.

    Thank you very much for your help.



    SECTION A : Information about yourself
    A.1 What is your age category ?

    Under 20 yrs.

    20-29 yrs.

    30-39 yrs.

    40-49 yrs.

    50+ yrs.

    Decline to Answer

    A.2 Are you Married or Single ?

    I am married

    I am single.

    A.3 Which of the following best describes your present situation ?

    I am employed by a company or organisation

    I am self employed.

    I work on a voluntary basis

    I am a Student

    I am not working

    Other (please specify)  

    A.4 Which Industry Sector do you work in ?

    Academic

    Banking or Finance

    Hotel or Tourism

    Insurance

    Medical Profession

    Not Applicable

    Other (please specify)  


    A.5 Which of the following best describes your primary work or job function?

    Academic or Teacher

    Accountant or Finance Specialist

    Administration

    Caring Worker

    Customer Services

    Human Resources

    Information Systems / Technology

    Insurance

    Librarian / Research Worker

    Purchasing

    Sales / Marketing

    Other (please specify)  

    A.6 Which of the following best describes your level in your firm?

    Senior Management / Director

    Middle Management    (Manager, Supervisor, Project Manager)

    Consultant/Staff Specialist

    Administrative

    Clerical

    Other (please specify) 

    A.7 Do you use a Computer at Home or at Work?

    Neither

    At Home only

    At Work only

    At Home and at Work

    A.8 Do you have Internet Access at Home or at Work?

    Neither

    At Home only

    At Work only

    At Home and at Work

    A.9 Do you have an Email Address ?

    Yes

    No


    A.10 Do you use a Spreadsheet package at Work ?

    Yes

    No


    A.11 Have you given a Presentation using a PC-based package such as Microsoft PowerPoint ?

    Yes

    No


    A.12 Would you say that Information Technology has changed your Role at Work ?

    Yes

    No

    Don't know

    A.13 Do you think that IT, (including the Internet and Email), can help Women to lead more interesting and satisfying lives ?

    Yes (please comment)

    No

    Don't know


    SECTION B : INFORMATION ABOUT THE COUNTRY YOU LIVE IN
    B.1. Is IT Training available for Women ?

    Not at all

    Limited or Difficult to find

    Readily Available

    B.2. Are IT-related Job Opportunities available for Women ?

    No

    A Few

    Many

    B.3. Is it socially acceptable for single Women to go out to Work ?

    Yes

    No

    B.4. Is it socially acceptable for married Women to go out to Work ?

    Yes

    No

    B.5. Is it easy to find Nannies or Child-minders ?

    Yes

    No

    B.6. Do many Companies provide Baby-Minding facilities or Creches to look after babies ?

    Yes

    No

    B.7. Would a husband normally encourage his wife to go for IT Training ?

    Yes

    No

    SECTION C : Blogs

    C.1 Do you have a Blog ?

    Yes
      If yes, please specify the Web Link  

    No

    C.2 Do you visit any of these Blogs ?

    Arabic Blogging Tool

    Arabic.com Blog

    Best of the Arab Blogs

    Arabic Gems

    Directory of Arabic Blogs

    How to start your own Blog in Arabic

    Learning Arabic with Foreign Language Blog

    List of Arabic Language Blogs

    Transparent Language Arabic Blog

    C.3 Are there any other Blogs you visit regularly ?

    Yes
      If yes, please specify the Web Link for Blog Nr.1  
      If yes, please specify the Web Link for Blog Nr.2  
      If yes, please specify the Web Link for Blog Nr.3  
      If yes, please specify the Web Link for Blog Nr.4  
      If yes, please specify the Web Link for Blog Nr.5  
      If yes, please specify the Web Link for Blog Nr.6  

    No

    SECTION D : Social Networks

    D.1 Which Social Networks do you belong to ?

    In Arabic

    Arab Friendz

    Facebook in Arabic

    Kalam Arab

    Maktoob and AME

    Social Network for Arab Professionals

    Yalla Tunes

    In English

    Bebo

    MySpace

    Twitter

    D.2 Are there any other Social Networks you visit regularly ?

    Yes
      If yes, please specify the Web Link for Social Network Nr.1  
      If yes, please specify the Web Link for Social Network Nr.2  
      If yes, please specify the Web Link for Social Network Nr.3  
      If yes, please specify the Web Link for Social Network Nr.4  
      If yes, please specify the Web Link for Social Network Nr.5  
      If yes, please specify the Web Link for Social Network Nr.6  

    No

    SECTION E : GENERAL INFORMATION

    E.1. Would you like to receive a copy of my Project Report when it is available ?

    Yes

    No


    E.2. Contact Details

    Your name
    Organisation
    Phone (optional)
    Email Address
    Which Country are you living in ?
    How did you hear about my Questionnaire ?