The causes of Fundamentalism
Steve Bruce argues that the main causes of Fundamentalism are modernisation and secularisation, but we also need to consider the […]
Steve Bruce argues that the main causes of Fundamentalism are modernisation and secularisation, but we also need to consider the […]
After World War II, many countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America remained underdeveloped, worrying Western leaders about potential spread of communism. Modernization theory aimed to address poverty in these countries by promoting Western industrialized capitalism and democratic values. The theory highlighted cultural barriers to development and stressed the need for aid and investment from Western countries.