The rise of Islamic fundamentalism is, in part, a response to the
A) denial of equal rights for women and other minorities.
B) movement in traditional Islamic societies toward modernization.
C) narrowing gap between the rich and the poor.
D) increasing standard of living in Islamic societies.
E) widening gap between the highly developed and the less developed nations.

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Islamic fundamentalism often arises as a reaction against modernization and Western influences, which are perceived as threats to traditional Islamic values and ways of life.

The Rise of Islamic Fundamentalism Is, in Part, a Response