What are the manifest and latent functions of a family?
Let’s start out by understanding the difference between manifest and latent functions. Manifest functions are the INTENDED functions of an institution. For example, the manifest function of the economy is to produce and distribute goods and services. Latent functions are the UNINTENDED functions of an institution. For example, a latent function of the economy is that it rewards people who are already rich and it places additional burdens on those who were born into poverty. Now, as for your homework… Think about why the family came into being. That will give you the manifest functions. Then, think about things that occur because of the way the family is structured. That will give you the latent functions. Armed with this information, you can gain self-confidence by doing your own homework instead of just copying something that someone else has written on Yahoo Answers. The more you get practice in thinking on your own, the easier it will become. Perhaps, with some effort instead of r
