Fundamentalism tends to appeal especially to people in two kinds of social situations, those who find modernization unacceptable, and
A)those who are experiencing difficult social conditions.
B)those who are economically secure.
C)those who live in rural areas.
D)those who are experiencing personal crises of faith.

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Fundamentalism often arises as a response to the rapid changes brought about by modernization. People who find modernization unacceptable and feel a sense of dislocation and alienation often turn to fundamentalism as a way to affirm their traditional beliefs and values. This is particularly true for those who are experiencing difficult social conditions, such as economic or political instability, that exacerbate their sense of alienation and loss.

Fundamentalism Tends to Appeal Especially to People in Two Kinds