An Exploratory Study on the Perception of the Muslims in Selected Barangays of Cagayan de Oro City

AN EXPLORATORY STUDY ON THE PERCEPTION OF THE MUSLIMS IN SELECTED BARANGAYS OF CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY ON THE ISUE OF TERRORISM

A Thesis Presented to the
Faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences,
Liceo de Cagayan University

In Partial Fulfilment for the Degree in
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies

By:
NAJER, IMAN I.
VALDEVIESO, DEEJAY S.
WOOTON, CARYLL KAY A.

February 2008

Table of Contents

I. TITLE
II. RESEARCHERS
III. INTRODUCTION
IV. FRAMEWORK
V. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
VI. LITERATURE REVIEW
VII. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- RESEARCH DESIGN
- RESEARCH AREA
- DATA COLLECTION PROCEDURE
- DATA ANALYSIS
VIII. REFERENCES

I. TITLE:
AN EXPLORATORY STUDY ON THE PERCEPTION OF THE MUSLIMS IN SELECTED BARANGAYS OF CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY ON THE ISUE OF TERRORISM

II. RESEARCHERS:
Iman I. Najer – AB – International Studies 4
Deejay S. Valdevieso – AB – International Studies 4
Caryll Kay A. Wooton – AB – International Studies 4

III. INTRODUCTION

It is very important for all of us, including the public to have a clear understanding of what terrorism is and how it works. This study will help us understand a clear view of terrorism, to distinguish terrorism from an ordinary criminal act, and to gain information and opinionated views among Muslims in Cagayan de Oro City on the issues of terrorism. A correct appreciation of the problem will greatly help us deal with the situation more effectively.
In examining the nature of terrorism we are dealing with a multi-dimensional problem. Discussion is centered mostly on the criminal justice aspects; prevention and punishment. The overriding questions are not technological or legal; they are philosophical and political.
Terrorists usually employ the weapon of fear in a complicated sort of way. By sowing fear, they can paralyze the will, befuddle the mind and exhaust the strength of an adversary. Political considerations form the framework in which the activity of those engaged in... [continues]

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