Which of the following is a manifest dysfunction of proms?
A) building school spirit
B) teachers and students bonding by complaining about prom to one another
C) highlighting economic divisions between students
D) angry students vandalizing the school

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A manifest dysfunction is an anticipated negative consequence of an aspect of society. Proms can highlight economic divisions between students by creating pressure to have expensive dresses, hair, makeup, transportation, and tickets. This can create an atmosphere of competition and exclusion, which is a negative consequence of the event. Choices A and B are not manifest dysfunctions and choice D is an example of a latent dysfunction.

Which of the Following Is a Manifest Dysfunction of Proms