The Impact of Gender on Extremism among Refugees in Erbil Camp

Authors

  • Mohamed Salim Aljunaibi University of Sharjah, College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
  • Prof. Hussain M Al-Othman University of Sharjah, College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
  • Prof. Ahmad Falah Alomosh University of Sharjah, College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31973/crpk5375

Keywords:

intellectual extremism, terrorism, refugees, Erbil refugee camp

Abstract

The study seeks to identify the impact of gender on the concept of extremism among refugees in the Erbil refugee camp in Iraq, by measuring the extent of some concepts in extremism in several areas, including (the causes of extremism, the consequences of extremism, addressing extremism). A questionnaire was designed for male and female refugees and over 18 years of age, and this questionnaire was applied to 300 people from the camp and from all educational groups and in a set of variables (180 males and 120 females) by using the purposeful non-probability sampling method. And by analyzing the results of the study, the effect of gender was shown and the extent of the concept and definition of extremism among males and females was measured, and it was found through the study that there are statistical indications that differ in the concept between males and females. Understand the concepts of extremism and what are its effects and causes. Several recommendations have been included that contribute to finding successful methods for dealing with extremism.

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Author Biographies

  • Mohamed Salim Aljunaibi, University of Sharjah, College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

    PhD Student in Applied Sociology- Criminology and Criminal Justice

  • Prof. Hussain M Al-Othman , University of Sharjah, College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

    Development and Social Policy

  • Prof. Ahmad Falah Alomosh , University of Sharjah, College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

    General specialty: Sociology
    Specialization: Criminology and social problems

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Published

2024-06-15

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Sociology

How to Cite

Aljunaibi, M. ., Al-Othman, H. ., & Alomosh , A. . (2024). The Impact of Gender on Extremism among Refugees in Erbil Camp. Al-Adab Journal, 149, 539-554. https://doi.org/10.31973/crpk5375

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