Identify a behavior within one of your groups, that no longer serves its manifest (intended) function, yet continues to occur because it serves a latent (unintended or unconscious) function. Identify both the manifest and latent functions of that activity, and talk about why the behavior continues to occur.

Respond to the discussion questions provided below a well thought out response. The response should be at least 300 words in length, reflect knowledge and comprehension of the subject, and include specific reference (with proper MLA citation) to the assigned reading to be effective.

1. Think about the groups of which you are a part. Think about those groups from the perspective of a structural functionalist. Identify a behavior within one of your groups, that no longer serves its manifest (intended) function, yet continues to occur because it serves a latent (unintended or unconscious) function. Identify both the manifest and latent functions of that activity, and talk about why the behavior continues to occur.

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