Even if jobs require more skills and training, does that really mean there should be such a huge gap between skill sets? Next, we will look at conflict theory. In conflict theory, the main assumption is that stratification arises from the conflict between the powerful “entrepreneurs” or “haves” and those of the worker or “have-nots.” The rich are able to stay at the top because they oppress workers and, because of the class structure of the United States, have influence over the law, institutions, and other influential people. There are two main ideas of stratification in conflict theory, which are ideology and class consciousness. Ideology is defined as “a set of ideas that justify the status quo,” and class consciousness is explained as “the key goal of the ruling class is to prevent the poor from achieving class consciousness or an awareness of their oppression and the true reason for it." .” (http://2012books.lardbucket.org/books/sociology-brief-edition-v1.0/s09-02-explaining-stratification.html) The best example, given by Marx in this regard, he called “opium of the masses” .” What is meant by this is that the poor believe that their fate is God's will or that it is a test of their faith by God. With this belief, they will not blame their misfortune on the rich but rather on fate , to which religious beliefs help create the world.