Fair Housing
Under Missouri's Human Rights Act, the protected class of 'sex' includes protection against:
AOnly discrimination against women
BDiscrimination based on gender (including sexual harassment in housing) and potentially gender identity per Missouri court interpretations✓ Correct
COnly discrimination in employment
DOnly discrimination against men
Explanation
Missouri's prohibition on sex discrimination in housing protects both men and women and includes sexual harassment. Missouri courts and the Missouri Commission on Human Rights have broadly interpreted 'sex' to protect against various gender-based discrimination.
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