| A | B |
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| latent functions | the unrecognized and unintended consequences of any social pattern |
| manifest functions | recognized and intended consequences of any social pattern |
| social dysfunctions | any social pattern that may disrupt the operation of society |
| social functions | the consequences of any social pattern for the operation of society as a whole |
| sociology | the systematic study of human society |
| structural functional approach | sees society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability |
| symbolic interactionist approach | sees society as a product of the everyday interactions of individuals |
| Mead and Cooley | early symbolic interactionist from University of Chicago |
| organic analogy | institutions work like organs of the body to keep society functional |
| Durkheim | early functionalist; first professor of sociology whose work on suicide remains relevant today |
| Marx | economic philosopher whose works are aligned with conflict theory |
| symbols | means of communicating |
