Public schools have a manifest function to educate youth and have many latent functions such as helping to socialize children. Briefly explain some other latent functions associated with public schools.

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anonymous · Answer

Well, i don't now really but ill come back if i do know

e.mccormick · Answer

What did you come up with?  If you look at this, it is sort of the difference between explicit and implied.

Explicit/manifest = stated clearly and obviously do this
Implied/latent = ends up being part of the job, but not clearly defined.