Question

multiple choice question
an example of a ______ function as it pertains to the educational system is a student who learns how to read and write.
unintended
manifest
unplanned
latent
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Explanation:

In sociology, manifest functions are the intended and recognized functions of a social institution like education. Learning to read and write is an intended goal of the educational system, so it is a manifest function. Unintended and unplanned are incorrect as reading - writing is a planned outcome. Latent functions are unintended and unrecognized consequences of social structures, which is not the case here.

Answer:

B. manifest