NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -A latent function in sociology is an unintended consequence or outcome of an activity or social system. Latent functions are effects that are undesirable. Additionally, latent functions are often not obvious and can go unrecognized in society.

Detailed explanation-2: -Latent functions are the unintended results, while manifest functions are more obvious and expected.

Detailed explanation-3: -Latent functions of education include social integration, establishing relationships, and conformity to peer norms. Examples include matching the attitudes and beliefs of a person’s peer group and giving children the opportunity to socialize and allowing them to form meaningful relationships.

Detailed explanation-4: -For example, if we look at the example of a school, a school may have many other functions in addition to its intended function. These unintended functions, such as providing students with a chance to socialize with peers, teaching students to obey rules, etc., are the latent functions of a school.