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How could a latent function also be a dysfunction? (Sociology)
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How could a latent function also be a dysfunction?
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The thing about latent functions is that they often go unnoticed or uncredited, that is unless they produce negative outcomes. Merton classified harmful latent functions as dysfunctions because they cause disorder and conflict within society.
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