What is manifest and latent effects?

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1. What is manifest and latent effects?
2. What manifest and latent functions does college provide to our overall society?
3. How could a latent function also be a dysfunction?
4. How many types of social status are there?
5. What do you think is the implication of your current social class to your dealings with your day to day life?

What is manifest and latent effects?

Manifest Versus Latent Function While manifest functions are consciously and deliberately intended to produce beneficial outcomes, latent functions are neither conscious nor deliberate but also produce benefits. They are, in effect, unintended positive consequences.

What manifest and latent functions does college provide to our overall society?

A latent functionis an outcome that is unintended or not the main point. In contrast, a manifest function is an intended outcome of a phenomenon. Most would agree that manifest functions of college attendance include gaining the necessary skills and knowledge to secure emloyment.

How could a latent function also be a dysfunction?

What is a dysfunction or latent dysfunction? Manifest functions are intended to help a part of a system. Latent functions are unintended but still help the system. Dysfunctions are harmful consequences of people's actions. Latent dysfunctions are unintended consequences that are harmful to the system.

How many types of social status are there?

three types

What do you think is the implication of your current social class to your dealings with your day to day life?

A person's social class has a significant impact on their physical health, their ability to receive adequate medical care and nutrition, and their life expectancy. ... Additionally, people with low SES tend to experience a much higher rate of health issues than those of high SES.