Fair HousingIntermediateAlaska Exam

In Alaska, the fair housing protected class of 'color' is distinct from 'race' because it:

AProtects persons based on their specific skin tone regardless of racial classificationCorrect
BApplies only in states that have not adopted race protections
COnly covers discrimination against non-white persons
DProtects only persons who have been misidentified by their race, under standard practice

Why Protects persons based on their specific skin tone regardless of racial classification Is Correct

Answer A: Protects persons based on their specific skin tone regardless of racial classification

While race and color often overlap, 'color' as a protected class specifically refers to discrimination based on skin pigmentation or complexion. This means a person of the same racial group could discriminate against another person of the same race but a different skin tone — which would be color discrimination.

Exam Tip: Fair Housing

Fair Housing questions test both federal (Fair Housing Act of 1968) and state-level protected classes. The federal protected classes are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Many states add additional protections.

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