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Difference Between Manifest Function and Latent Functions

Vineet Nanda
Vineet Nanda
Updated on 24-Jan-2023 5K+ Views

Separating "conscious impulses for social activities, and their objective implications, " or, as Robert Merton puts it elsewhere, "obvious factual repercussions of intuitive tendencies, " is what Robert Merton called the distinction between manifest and latent functions. What is Manifest Function? In Merton's view, the phrase "manifest function" denotes the intent behind social laws, processes, or activities that are designed to improve society. Manifest functions, he argued further, are the overt goals of social institutions. What is a Latent Function? Latent functions, on the other hand, are those that people don't realize they're doing but that have positive social effects. ...

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Top German Student Visa Interview Questions

Anshita Singh
Anshita Singh
Updated on 11-Jan-2023 766 Views

The quest for German education is a little more complicated for international students than you might imagine. Students must stack up all the required documentation for the German student visa application on top of simply being accepted to their top-choice university. The study visa interview must then be passed, done, and dusted. Investigating the reasons behind a student's decision to study in Germany is the main goal of the visa interview. In essence, interviewers seek to establish that you have sincere goals and are capable of adjusting to German culture. There's no need to worry, we’ve got you covered. We'll ...

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How to Select an MBA Stream That is Right for You?

Anshita Singh
Anshita Singh
Updated on 11-Jan-2023 414 Views

An increase in MBA applications has been observed at business institutions all over the world. Some of this is probably the result of individuals looking for new employment options or jobs in demand that are higher-paying. But it could also be because the pandemic caused a lot of colleges and business schools to extend their application deadlines. Whatever the cause, it's obvious that MBAs are becoming more and more in demand. It's a terrific time to earn an MBA degree because the post-pandemic job environment currently benefits employees. Even just earning an online MBA degree can improve your marketability in ...

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Exam guidance for ias indian administrative services

Samual Sam
Samual Sam
Updated on 01-Jun-2022 303 Views

To crack the prestigious national level exam of India, IAS (Indian Administrative Service) conducted by UPSC is a dream for many aspirants all over India. This exam is generally considered as a hard nut to break from the students perspective in terms of the exam duration and various levels of testing, depth of the syllabus and the amount of stress required to face. However, despite putting some herculean efforts, many students fail to make it to the top either in the prelims, mains or interview levels of the clearing process.Following are certain key guidelines which can help the aspirants to ...

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What is the difference between skimming and scanning reading skills?

Ridhi Arora
Ridhi Arora
Updated on 20-May-2022 23K+ Views

Reading is often treated as a leisure activity but very few people know that it is actually a technique. Skimming and scanning are the two often confused techniques for reading or to be specific reading strategies.SkimmingSkimming often refers to the way in which one reads at a faster rate to gain the general idea about the text without paying heed to the intentional and detailed meaning of the text.For Example - When one reads the text only in order to understand the thesis statement, in one or two lines.Skimming is achieved by reading that text only which is considered to be ...

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Why do you think privatization of education is bad?

Rashmi Iyer
Rashmi Iyer
Updated on 27-Jun-2020 3K+ Views

‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’ – Nelson Mandela.There is no denial of the fact that education plays an extraordinary role in a person’s life to develop proper intelligence as well as an emotional quotient. Hence, our constitution also makes a provision for providing free and compulsory education under Article 21 (A) which also expands the horizon of Right to life.This is mainly because education enhances the life of any individual. It is only through right education and a right to an education that helps in developing the essential knowledge and required ...

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How to improve general knowledge?

Rashmi Iyer
Rashmi Iyer
Updated on 27-Jun-2020 621 Views

General Knowledge is a vast and diverse discipline which is actually an umbrella term for many subjects studied under its heading. General knowledge forms a very important component in many competitive exams.General knowledge is crucial for students and working people like to stay in touch with the local, national and international level happenings. Following are some tips that help to boost, build and enhance general knowledge for a person.Reading newspapersNewspapers are the biggest storehouses of knowledge. Newspapers help us gauge not just the fact of general knowledge but different perspectives and angles to one topic.Thus, for any student to develop ...

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Should moral education be made a compulsory subject in schools?

Rashmi Iyer
Rashmi Iyer
Updated on 27-Jun-2020 2K+ Views

Moral Education or Value Education is becoming an important subject these days in school both at the elementary and secondary level. Moral Education from an early age aims to teach values like respect, ownership, teamwork, empathy, humility, etc.These are the values that are being taught to the kids within the curriculum of the school.It is extremely important that this subject remains an indispensable part of the school learning for the kids due to these reasons:Importance in learning − Holistic learning is not just about academics, getting good grades, attractive jobs, and placements. It lies within the four walls of the ...

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How can I improve my English speaking skills? I’m really afraid to talk in public.

Prasanna Kotamraju
Prasanna Kotamraju
Updated on 27-Jun-2020 249 Views

“For any challenge, there will be a difficult and an easy solution, you just have to be smart enough to choose the right one.”Speaking English is a very difficult task for many people. I have seen people with great vocabulary and good grammar sense also fear spoken English and fail in interviews because of that. There can be many reasons behind it. Strong Mother tongue influence, being an introvert, not surrounded by many English speaking persons, having their primary education in their mother tongue etc., can be some of the reasons.Whatever may be the reason, it is very important to ...

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How 3D Printing Technology is Helping Education Industry?

Sharon Christine
Sharon Christine
Updated on 24-Jan-2020 254 Views

3D printing technology has been redefining how education is given. Educational institutions have been evolving from traditional methodologies like books, practical classes and field visits to something that students find exciting. It is not that traditional methods are being shunned. Probably the biggest contribution of 3D printing so far has been – How the students have been able to bring to fruition their learning and ideas. For example, it is an exciting proposition for a student to design how a house would look like and actually produce a 3D model.The tremendous demand for 3D printing from the education industry has ...

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