Question

Which concept is used to describe relatively stable patterns of social behavior? social structure manifest functions social functions social dysfunctions?

Answer 1

The concept used is: Social Structure
Social structures are responsible for shaping and maintaining society as a whole and because of this, they are considered to be more stable patterns of social behavior, in a way, social structures lay the groundwork or the foundation for a society. Adding to that, each social construct has more than one social function or social consequence. There are manifest functions that are intentional and observable consequences of any social pattern and latent functions, pertaining to non-purposeful or unintentional consequences. Lastly, there are also social dysfunctions or any pattern that is disruptive to the functioning of society.