Daniel doesn't need a university degree because he will work at his father's store after university. He primarily went to university to have fun before settling into his expected role. According to structural functionalists, Daniel's focus at university pertains to what kind of functionality?
A)Latent
B)Manifest
C) Useful
D) Frivolous

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According to structural functionalism, there are manifest functions (overt and obvious intended consequences) and latent functions (unintended or less obvious consequences) of social institutions. Daniel's focus on having fun at university before settling into his expected role at his father's store is a latent function, as it may not have been his intended purpose for attending university, but it still serves a function in his life.

Daniel Doesn't Need a University Degree Because He Will Work