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Lack of latent function?

I agree, this is an interesting question as Merton's explanation of manifest and latent functions leads people to think that there must be latent functions behind all social behavior. I also cannot think of any social actions that do not carry latent functions. This is because individuals shape and are shaped by society; thus, I do not think it possible to carry out social action without affecting other people or the structures within society in some way.

BeverleyWong (talk)06:50, 4 April 2017