Fair HousingIntermediateDelaware Exam

What is 'de facto segregation' and how does fair housing law address it?

ASegregation required by law; eliminated by fair housing law
BResidential segregation that results from social, economic, and historical factors rather than explicit legal requirements; addressed through affirmative fair housing effortsCorrect
CSegregation in manufactured housing communities
DFactual segregation by income levels that is not addressed by fair housing law

Why Residential segregation that results from social, economic, and historical factors rather than explicit legal requirements; addressed through affirmative fair housing efforts Is Correct

Answer B: Residential segregation that results from social, economic, and historical factors rather than explicit legal requirements; addressed through affirmative fair housing efforts

De facto segregation is residential separation by race, income, or other characteristics resulting from historical patterns, economic forces, and private decisions rather than explicit legal mandates. The Fair Housing Act addresses it through affirmatively furthering fair housing requirements.

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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