Fair Housing
Which statement about the Fair Housing Act and sex discrimination is correct?
ASex (gender) has always been protected since 1968
BSex was added as a protected class in 1974 and covers gender-based discrimination including sexual harassment✓ Correct
CSex protection applies only to commercial real estate
DSex is not a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act
Explanation
Sex (gender) was added as a protected class under the Fair Housing Act in 1974 through amendment. The protection covers gender-based discrimination including sexual harassment by landlords or housing providers.
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