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In Social Studies / College | 2025-07-06

Latent functions are intended consequences of a social process and manifest functions are unintended consequences of a social process.

A. True
B. False

Asked by wizardsjdvgrd

Answer (1)

The statement in the question is false; manifest functions are intended consequences, while latent functions are unintended consequences of social processes. Clear examples include education and healthcare systems to illustrate these concepts. Understanding these differences is essential for analyzing social structures. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07