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1.

Thank you for agreeing to participate in our study. We greatly value your opinions and appreciate your input. The survey is anonymous and we ask that you do not identify yourself by name. We anticipate that it will require no more than 10 minutes of your time. Thank you in advance for your assistance and your thoughtful responses.

In what age group do you belong?

2. Are you: Required Question

	Male
	Female

3. Using a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 means strongly disagree and 5 means strongly agree, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Required Question

	Strongly Agree 5	Somewhat Agree 4	Neither Agree nor Disagree 3	Somewhat Disagree 2	Strongly Disagree 1	Don't Know
Women must remain virgins until they marry.
If women get more leeway, they will become domineering.
An unmarried daughter who did not preserve her chastity disgraces the family honor.
Wearing the veil is a personal choice.
Women should be free to use birth control.
It's a man's job to be the bread-winner.
All women have the right to work.
Financial obligations should be equally divided between spouses.
A woman should be free to terminate her pregnancy.
Creating a family is more important than a professional career.
Women are a liability.
Women have the right to decide how to spend their income.
A woman does not need a man in her life to be successful.
Having children and practicing birth control are issues that should be decided upon primarily by men.
Spousal Abuse should be punished to the full extent of the law.
A professional career and a family complement each other.
Being a housewife belittles women.
An unmarried son who did not preserve his chastity disgraces the family honor.
Men have the right to discipline women in their families using physical force.
Birth control is a joint decision made by both partners.
Men who show emotion also exhibit weakness.
Honour crimes are murder in the first degree and should be tried as such.
Women should stay at home and take care of children.
Men are leaders; women are followers.
Female contraceptives should be available for single women.
A man does not need a family to be successful.
Family honor is dependent on protecting the woman's honor.
Household chores should be equally divided between spouses.
Taking care of the car is a man's job.
Men who rape their wives should be punished to the full extent of the law.
Women should wear conservative clothing to gain respect.
Women and men have achieved equal rights in Egyptian society.
A stay-at-home mom is just as productive as a working mom.

4. Using the same 1 to 5 scale, where 1 means strongly disagree and 5 means strongly agree, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements:
Required Question

	Strongly Agree 5	Somewhat Agree 4	Neither Agree nor Disagree 3	Somewhat Disagree 2	Strongly Disagree 1	Don't Know
Women should not indulge in flirting.
Men and women are each capable of controlling their urges.
Men should always make the first move when it comes to sex.
A man's sexual desire is stronger than that of a woman's.
Sexual urges are an instinct that men have no control over.

5. Using the same 1 to 5 scale, where 1 means strongly disagree and 5 means strongly agree, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following situations:

I think women should be able to travel alone to another country for:
Required Question

	Strongly Agree 5	Somewhat Agree 4	Neither Agree nor Disagree 3	Somewhat Disagree 2	Strongly Disagree 1	Don't Know
Work purposes
Educational purposes
Leisure purposes
Emergencies such as funerals and weddings.

6. Who would you be more comfortable dealing with in the following positions:
Required Question

	A Man	A Woman	Both Equally	Don't Know
If that person was a judge in your case
If that person was your manager
If that person was your mayor
If that person was an Imam, Priest, or Rabbi in your place of worship

7. Please indicate who you think would be more suitable for the following occupations: Required Question

	Men are more suitable	Women are more suitable	Both are equally suitable	Don't Know
Bodyguard
Accountant
Engineer
Maid/Janitor
Seamstress
Cashier
Cook
Governor
Secretary
Plumber
President
Doctor
Judiciary
Construction worker
Lawyer
Teacher
Ballet Dancer
Babysitter
Technical support and IT
Hairdresser
Landscaper
CEO
Wrestler
Religious Cleric

8. Please indicate how you would dispense income for the following occupations: Required Question

	Offer the MAN a higher income	Offer the WOMAN a higher income	Offer the same income to both	Don't Know
Accountant
Religious Cleric
Construction worker
Babysitter
Cook
Ballet Dancer
Teacher
Cashier
Bodyguard
Secretary
President
Governor
Seamstress
Hairdresser
Maid/Janitor
Doctor
CEO
Judiciary
Wrestler
Lawyer
Technical support and IT
Plumber
Landscaper
Engineer

9. The next set of questions is about marriage and relationships in general. These are hypothetical situations that may apply to you currently or sometime in the future.

Using the same 1 to 5 scale where 1 means strongly disagree and 5 means strongly agree, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Required Question

	Strongly Agree 5	Somewhat Agree 4	Neither Agree nor Disagree 3	Somewhat Disagree 2	Strongly Disagree 1	Don't Know
I am comfortable marrying someone whose education level is higher than mine.
I am comfortable marrying someone who is shorter than me
I am comfortable with the idea that women in my family may be romantically involved with men.
I am comfortable marrying someone who's had previous sexual relationships.
I believe sexual intimacy should be reserved till after marriage.
I am comfortable marrying someone who's never had romantic relationships.
I am comfortable marrying someone whose income is lower than mine
I am comfortable marrying someone whose social status is lower than mine.
I am comfortable marrying someone who's had previous romantic relationships.
I am comfortable marrying someone whose social status is higher than mine.
I am comfortable marrying someone whose income is higher than mine
I am comfortable marrying someone who's divorced.
I am comfortable marrying someone who is taller than me
I am comfortable marrying someone whose education level is lower than mine.
I am comfortable marrying someone who's never had sexual relationships.

10. Using the same 1 to 5 scale where 1 means strongly disagree and 5 means strongly agree, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements:
Required Question

	Strongly Agree 5	Somewhat Agree 4	Neither Agree nor Disagree 3	Somewhat Disagree 2	Strongly Disagree 1	Don't Know
I would rather leave financial burdens to my partner.
I feel like I am a productive member of society.
My ambitions are very important to me.
I feel like I have been successful achieving my goals in life.
My career comes first.
If I had children I would expect my partner to have equal responsibility.
I feel like I can stay out as long as I want without judgment.
It is my job to take care of the kids while my partner makes money.
A successful career is more important to me than creating a family.
I feel frustrated that society discriminates against me based on my gender.
I would support my partner if his/her job requires moving to another country.
I find it easy to manage my own finances.
I feel safe coming home late at night.
I feel safe walking the streets.
I feel conflicted about the roles associated with my gender.
I expect my partner to respect my wishes, whatever they are.
I feel like I could wear whatever I want without judgment.

11. Are you in favor of testing for HIV/STDs (AIDS, Gonorrhoea, Herpes, Syphilis, etc.) before becoming sexually involved with a partner? Required Question

	Yes
	No
	Don't Know

12. If a child is born to a married couple, who do you think should be responsible for his/her well being? Required Question

	The Father
	The Mother
	Both parents equally
	Neither parent - someone else should take care of the child

13. If a child is born to parents who are not married, who do you think should be responsible for his/her well being? Required Question

	The Father
	The Mother
	Both parents equally
	Neither parent - someone else should take care of the child

14. Which of the following best applies to you: Required Question

	My gender is a disadvantage to me
	My gender is an advantage to me
	My gender is neither an advantage nor a disadvantage to me

15. The World Health Organization's definition of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.

Based on this definition, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements, using the same scale of 1 to 5 where 1 means strongly disagree and 5 means strongly agree:
Required Question

	Strongly Agree 5	Somewhat Agree 4	Neither Agree nor Disagree 3	Somewhat Disagree 2	Strongly Disagree 1	Don't Know
Underage victims of FGM should be removed from the custody of their parents.
FGM is not harmful.
FGM is a form of child abuse.
FGM is a violation of human rights.
FGM is a pre-requisite for cleanliness.
I support the criminalization of Female Genital Mutilation.
FGM increases sexual pleasure for the man.
FGM guards the woman's virginity.
FGM promotes fertility.
All adults involved in Female Genital Mutilation should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law, including parents and health care professionals.
FGM prevents women from being promiscuous.

16. Which of those sentences would you consider the most appropriate if a 30 year old man committed the following: Required Question

	Monetary Fine	Prison	Capital Punishment	Community Service	Suspended Sentence	Any other sentence	No Punishment	Don't Know
Adultery
Murder
Rape
Assaults and threats
Sexual harassment
Domestic violence/Spousal abuse
Theft
Prostitution

17. Which of those sentences would you consider the most appropriate if a 30 year old woman committed the following: Required Question

	Monetary Fine	Prison	Capital Punishment	Community service	Suspended Sentence	Any other sentence	No Punishment	Don't Know
Theft
Murder
Rape
Assaults and threats
Domestic violence/Spousal abuse
Adultery
Prostitution
Sexual harassment

18. Which of the following sentences would you consider the most appropriate for a rape crime committed by a man against a woman? Required Question

19. Which of the following sentences would you consider the most appropriate for a rape crime committed by a woman against a man? Required Question

20. Suppose the punishment for that rape crime was prison.

For how long do you think the male offender should go to prison? Required Question

21. And for how long do you think the female offender should go to prison? Required Question

22. Using the same 1 to 5 scale where 1 means strongly disagree and 5 means strongly agree, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements:
Required Question

	Strongly Agree 5	Somewhat Agree 4	Neither Agree nor Disagree 3	Somewhat Disagree 2	Strongly Disagree 1	Don't Know
Women should carry weapons to protect themselves.
Rape victims can lead normal lives again with therapy.
Victims of sexual assault should be able to defend themselves, even if it means killing or maiming the offender.
Sexual offenders cannot control themselves.
It's not the sexual offender's fault if the victim is asking for it.
Rape is a gross violation of human rights, even if the offender is a man who raped his wife.
Victims of sexual assault brought it on themselves.
If a woman is raped her life might as well be over.

23. For the purpose of this study please use the following definition when answering the next few questions about sexual harassment.

Sexual harassment is any unwanted sexual attention or unwanted emphasis on sex or sexual orientation. It includes any unwanted comments, gestured or contact of a sexual nature as well as any unwelcome pressure for sexual favors, or other conduct which places an offensive focus on the sex or sexual orientation of another person, and any gender-based conduct that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment.
Required Question

	Strongly Agree 5	Somewhat Agree 4	Neither Agree nor Disagree 3	Somewhat Disagree 2	Strongly Disagree 1	Don't Know
Sexual comments and gestures are not really sexual harassment.
Sexually harassing women is sometimes all in good fun.
A woman's attire or behavior can justify sexual harassment.
There is no excuse for sexual harassment of any kind.

24. Using the definition of sexual harassment stated previously, please indicate if you were ever a victim of sexual harassment.
Required Question

	Yes, I have been a victim of sexual harassment.
	No, I have never been a victim of sexual harassment.
	Don't Know/Prefer not to say

25. And using the same definition of sexual harassment, please indicate if you have ever engaged in sexual harassment.
Required Question

	Yes, I have previously engaged in sexual harassment.
	No, I have never engaged in sexual harassment.
	Don't Know/Prefer not to say

26. If I witnessed someone being sexually harassed I would: Required Question

	Physically interfere to defend the victim
	Verbally interfere to defend the victim
	Alert the authorities without interfering
	Verbally join in sexually harassing the victim
	Physically join in sexually harassing the victim
	Do nothing - Avoid interfering

27. If I were the victim of a sexual harassment incident I would: Required Question

	Physically defend myself then alert the authorities
	Verbally defend myself then alert the authorities
	Escape or walk away without alerting the authorities
	Verbally defend myself without alerting the authorities
	Physically defend myself without alerting the authorities

28. In 1999, President Hosni Mubarak repealed Article 291 of the Egyptian penal code which allowed rapists to go free if they marry their victims. Today, marrying a victim is no longer an option that rapists can use to escape punishment.

Do you support the repealing of this law? Required Question

	Yes, marrying the victim should NOT be an option for the rapist
	No, marrying the victim should be allowed as an option for the rapist
	Don't Know

29. Are there any improvements or suggestions you wish to see Kolena Laila implement? Please provide as much detail as possible.

30. The final set of questions is for demographic purposes only and will help us classify your answers.

In which of the following areas do you live? Required Question

31. What is your marital status? Required Question

32. Do you have children of your own? Required Question

	Yes
	No

33. What is the highest level of education you have had the opportunity to complete? Required Question

34. Which of the following income categories best describes your total monthly income? Required Question

35. What is your employment status? Required Question

36. And what of the following best describes your occupation? Required Question

37. Please tell us your thoughts about the survey you just completed. Anything in particular you liked or disliked about it? Required Question

	14 to 17 years old
	18 to 24 years old
	25 to 29 years old
	30 to 34 years old
	35 to 39 years old
	40 to 44 years old
	45 to 49 years old
	50 to 54 years old
	55 to 59 years old
	60 years of age or older

	1 month or less
	2-6 months
	6-12 months
	1 year
	2 years
	3 years
	4 years
	5 years
	6-10 years
	11-15 years
	16-20 years
	21-25 years
	More than 25 years
	Life sentence
	Don't know

	1 month or less
	2-6 months
	6-12 months
	1 year
	2 years
	3 years
	4 years
	5 years
	6-10 years
	11-15 years
	16-20 years
	21-25 years
	More than 25 years
	Life sentence
	Don't know

	Married/Living Together/Common Law
	Divorced/Separated
	Engaged/Currently dating
	Single
	Widowed

	Completed elementary school
	Completed secondary (high) school
	Completed technical / business school
	Some community college
	Completed community college
	Some university
	Completed university
	Completed graduate studies

	Capital Punishment
	Chemical Castration
	Monetary Fine
	Prison
	Community service
	Suspended sentence
	Any other sentence
	Don’t Know

	Under 700 L.E.
	Between 700 L.E. and 1,499 L.E.
	Between 1,500 L.E. and 2,999 L.E.
	Between 3,000 L.E. and 5,999 L.E.
	Between 6,000 L.E. and 9,999 L.E.
	Between 10,000 L.E. and 19,999 L.E.
	20,000 L.E. and over
	Unsure/decline to answer

	Work full time
	Work part time
	Homemaker
	Student
	Retired
	Unemployed and actively looking for employment

	Accounting/Finance/Banking/Insurance
	Admininstration/Clerical/Reception
	Advertisement/PR
	Architecture/ Design
	Arts/Leisure/Entertainment/Musician
	Beauty/Fashion
	Buying/Purchasing
	Construction
	Consulting
	Customer Service
	Distribution
	Education/Teacher/Trainer/Professor
	Factory worker
	Health Care (Physical & Mental)
	Hospitality/Tourism Services
	Human resources management
	Management (Senior/Corporate)
	News/Information/Media (TV producer, journalist, editor, etc.)
	Operations/Logistics
	Outdoor production (farmer, fisherman, forester, etc.)
	Personal services (house cleaning, hairdressing, tailoring, etc.)
	Planning (Meeting, Events, etc.)
	Politician or public/government administrator
	Production
	Real Estate
	Recreation/sports/leisure services (sports coach, travel agent, etc.)
	Research
	Restaurant/Food service
	Safety & Law Enforcement (police, fire, security, military, etc.)
	Sales/Marketing
	Science/Technology/Programming
	Social service
	Specialist/professional (doctor, lawyer, architect, scientist)
	Student
	Tradesperson (carpenter, electrician, plumber, etc.)
	Transporter/deliverer (driver of trucks, taxis, trains, etc.)
	Other
	Unemployed/Retired/Homemaker