Fair Housing
The Fair Housing Act of 1968 originally protected which classes?
ARace, color, religion, sex, national origin
BRace, color, religion, national origin (sex was added in 1974)✓ Correct
CRace, color, and national origin only
DAll currently protected classes from the start
Explanation
The original 1968 Fair Housing Act protected race, color, religion, and national origin. Sex (gender) was added in 1974, and disability and familial status were added in 1988 under the Fair Housing Amendments Act.
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Key Terms to Know
Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
RedliningAn illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.
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