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Essay / According to conflict theorists, educational level can also be used as a tool of discrimination, such as when potential employers require certain degrees that may or may not be important for employment. It discriminates against minorities, workers and women – those who are often the least educated and least likely to graduate due to discriminatory practices within the education system. (Crossman, About.com). As for the functionalist perspective, they see as a goal of this inequality in the education of their children, to see who is fit for society by exposing themselves to values, ethics, politics, religion and to standards. In conclusion, the American education system is designed to be unbalanced when it comes to teaching anyone who wants to learn. Learning to become the “working man” in society, overcoming obstacles in his path, mentality and physique, interacting with the crowds around him and with the current process of acquiring knowledge. The rich benefit from quality education, while the poor benefit from near-average education.
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