Which of the following is NOT one of the latent functions of schools?
A)schools encourage the development of a separate youth culture
B)at the college level,schools bring potential mates together
C)schools transmit culture from one generation to the next
D)schools keep children under close surveillance for much of the day so their parents can work
E)at the college level,schools keep people temporarily out of the paid labor force,thus restricting competition and supporting wage levels

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Latent functions of schools refer to the unintended, indirect, or hidden consequences of education. Transmitting culture from one generation to the next is considered a manifest function of schools, meaning it is an intended and direct outcome of the educational system, not a latent or unintended one.

Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Latent