A function is
a. the consequence that an element of society produces for the maintenance of its social system.
b. the negative consequence an element has for the stability of the social system.
c. the intended and recognized consequence of some element of society.
d. an explanation of the relationships among particular phenomena.

a.the consequence that an element of society produces for the maintenance of its social system.

Explanation:

Function: In sociology, the term "function" refers to the outcome or result related to the operation of a specific society as a "whole".

In a particular society, the function is defined as one of the different means that generally provides security to its members along with those modes of a stable, healthy, and happy life and at the same time, each member of a society tends to contribute talents or gifts to facilitate needs and orders within a particular society.

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