of an aspect of society. In contrary, latent functions are the unintended functions that express hidden purposes of an aspect of society. For example, the manifest function of college is broadening education in humanities, sciences, and arts to human being; and its latent function is a place for people to find their marriage partner. Dysfunctions are sabotage behaviors of aspects that diminish society’s stability, but depending on ones’ own value. For example, violent crimes, aggravated assaults,…
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