Which pair of institutional perspectives would have the greatest theoretical divergence regarding the impact of civil society organizations on democracy?
A) Sociological and rational choice institutionalism
B) Historical and sociological institutionalism
C) Rational choice and historical institutionalism
D) Sociological and discursive institutionalism
And briefly explain why they would differ in their analysis:
1
Sociological sees organizations as culturally-embedded, while rational choice views them as strategic interest maximizers.
2
Historical analyzes organizational development over time, while sociological focuses on current cultural norms.
3
Rational choice emphasizes formal rules shaping organizations, while historical looks at legacies of authoritarianism.
4
Sociological examines cultural discourse, while discursive sees competing power dynamics.