Between Hierarchy and Individuality: the Andean Community of Nations' historical rationalities

[...]members of a way of life perpetuate it by being and doing that which is established in the respective shared values and beliefs, which, in turn, contribute to the legitimization of those social arrangements. [...]this theory focuses on freedom of choice and its social constraints. [...]organizations are considered ladders of authority".19 The controls put in place serve the purpose of keeping the lower ranks in place and maintaining the status quo. By so doing, relatively more powerful members can consolidate their power with the generation of a hierarchy, whether formal or informal. [...]while cooperation is alignment with the authority, placing things where they should be, conflict is when things are out of place. [...]if there are constraints at any given time, they are considered as only conjunctural and subject to negotiation.22 True to its name, from this perspective, individuals are all there is. [...]they are atomistic and self-seeking by nature.23 The system is characterized by anarchy as there is a lack of authority.