Consequences of social structures that are neither intended nor recognized are referred to by sociologists as:
A) latent functions.
B) manifest functions.
C) patterned regularities.
D) patterned irregularities.

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Latent functions refer to unintended and unrecognized consequences of social structures, while manifest functions are those that are intended and recognized. Patterned regularities and patterned irregularities refer to consistent patterns of behavior or outcomes, but do not necessarily imply unintended consequences.

Consequences of Social Structures That Are Neither Intended nor Recognized