Educational level, according to conflict theorists, can also be used as a tool of discrimination, such as when potential employers require certain educational credentials that may or may not be important for work. It discriminates against minorities, the working class and women, those who are often less educated and less likely to have credentials due to discriminatory practices within the education system.” (Crossman, About.com). As for the functionalist perspective, they see it as a purpose to have this inequality in their children's education, to see who fits into society by being exposed to: values, ethics, politics, religion and norms. To conclude, the education system in the United States is designed to be unbalanced when it comes to teaching anyone who is willing to learn. Learning to become the “working man” in society, to overcome obstacles in one's path, mentally and physically, by interacting with the crowd around them and the actual process of acquiring knowledge. The rich get a quality education, while the poor get a near-average education