It is supported by religious leaders and people fearful that modernization will upset traditional values and adherence to strict Koranic teachings.
In turn, the government (the Royal Family) must balance these viewpoint, but it has been particularly careful not to overstep the acceptable boundaries of conservatives lest it become vulnerable to being replaced. For instance, it is well aware that Iran's Islamic Revolution was spearheaded in part by dissenters who viewed the Shah' modernization, seized the Grand Mosque of Mecca, which brought questions about the Royal Family's ability to protect Islam's holiest site. Meanwhile, liberals have been largely pacified by taking well-paid government jobs and by slowly gaining the transformation they wish. The government has sometimes made tradeoffs to appease conflicting groups, such as requiring women to wear longer robes (women must wear Abayas and men customarily wear thobes) in exchange for increasing women's education.