'Critically evaluate whether the rise of religious fundamentalism represents a threat to global capitalism. Illustrate with reference to the spread of fundamentalist movements in Islamic states in the late twentieth century.' university essay or coursework

... in its number of members (Sardar, 2002). The most recent events that have brought Islamic fundamentalism to the fore of the media's attention have perhaps mislead the public as to the locality of these Islamic states that constitute the Muslim world. The U.S.A.-led 'War on Terrorism' since the events of September 11th, 2001 has centered on the Taliban regime in Afghanistan in the Middle East. Hollywood stereotypes associating Arabian groups with crackpot schemes based on reading a fundamental from of Islam (such as in 'True lies' and 'Executive decision') have lead the public into thinking of the Middle East as the epicentre of Islam. In truth, the first 'true' Islamic state was Pakistan, normally grouped under the Indian sub-continent; the largest population of Muslims lives in Indonesia; while less than 20% of Muslims are Arabs (Sardar, 2002). By studying the link between the boom in fundamentalist movements in Islam over ...

'Critically evaluate whether the rise of religious fundamentalism represents a threat to global capitalism. Illustrate with reference to the spread of fundamentalist movements in Islamic states in the late twentieth century.'

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