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Intro to Sociology
Manifest functions are the recognized and intended consequences of any social pattern in the context of sociology. They represent the obvious, explicit purposes of a social structure or institution.
These are unintended, hidden consequences of social patterns that may not be immediately apparent.
The organized pattern of social relationships and social institutions that together constitute society.
Social Function: An organized way that some element of society contributes to the overall stability and continuity of a community