Question

A function is

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is option a. "the consequence that an element of society produces for the maintenance of its social system".

Explanation:

In Sociology, a function is a part of a recurrent activity in society, how it plays its role to maintain the social system and what are the consequences of this activity . Furthermore, a function could be classified as manifest or latent, depending if their consequences are recognized and intended or unrecognized and unintended, respectively.

Answer 2

The correct answer to this question is letter "a. the consequence that an element of society produces for the maintenance of its social system."
A function is the consequence that an element of society produces for the maintenance of its social system.