___________contributed an understanding of manifest and latenunctions to the functionalist perspective.

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Robert Merton introduced the concepts of manifest and latent functions as part of his analysis within the functionalist perspective in sociology. Manifest functions are the recognized and intended consequences of any social pattern, while latent functions are those unrecognized and unintended consequences.

___________Contributed an Understanding of Manifest and Latenunctions to the Functionalist