Reading: Class Structure in the United States, 92. Conflict theorists see the education system as a means by which those in power stay in power. As this story shows, many students from working-class families have to contend with helping out at home, contributing financially to the family, poor study environments and a lack of support from their families. It tries to abolish religion. "Poor Girls Are Leaving Their Brothers Behind." They put too much trust into organisations, who use this trust for their own personal gain.