College provides a haven for several million potential workers who are classified as “students” rather than “unemployed,” which helps stabilize the job market. This situation represents what Merton would describe as a ________.
A. manifest function
B. latent dysfunction
C. manifest dysfunction
D. latent function
Answer:D
College provides a haven for several million potential workers who are classified as “students” rather than “unemployed,” which helps stabilize the job market. This situation represents what Merton would describe as a ________.
A. manifest function B. latent dysfunction C. manifest dysfunction D. latent function