NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -Latent functions are the unintended, unrecognized consequences of a social phenomenon. Many social institutions have both manifest and latent functions. Both manifest and latent functions can be positive or negative.

Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of Latent Function clothing: Serves as an indication of status. marriage ceremony: Indicates a couple is committed to each other and thus communicates to potential partners to stay away; provides household goods and gifts; creates alliances and redefines family categorizations (e.g., in-laws).

Detailed explanation-3: -Latent functions are those that are neither recognized nor intended.

Detailed explanation-4: -noun Sociology. any function of an institution or other social phenomenon that is unintentional and often unrecognized.