Section 12, Unit 3: Discrimination and Human Rights

What percentage of new buyers are minorities?

40%

Which of these policies is an example of discrimination based on familial status?

A landlord charges an extra $100 security deposit for each child living in a property.

Though illegal, discrimination still occurs because ______.

Discrimination is often not visible to the public

You're attending a speech on the societal impact of fair housing and the speaker, who is an advocate for diversity in communities, begins the speech by asking who benefits from enforcement of fair housing law. Which of these is likely the answer the speaker is seeking?

Everyone, because diverse communities are stronger communities

Real estate professionals can ______ by understanding and following fair housing laws.

Prevent housing discrimination

Real estate licensees are seldom guilty of blatant discrimination, but unintentional discrimination does exist. What's one example of unintentional discrimination?

Not showing homes in neighborhoods where the client may become a victim of racial bias

Mariska's new clients, Mr. and Mrs. Holson, have asked that she only show them homes in all-white neighborhoods. They also requested that she not show them homes near low-income housing developments. As Mariska's broker, which of the following responses is an option you should have trained her to do?

Politely decline to work with the Holsons and immediately report the incident to you, her broker.

ion 8 What does it mean for licensees to be multicultural in perspective?

Respect the differences among cultures and recognize that other people's beliefs are legitimate and authentic.

Which of these is illegal: disparate impact or disparate treatment?

They're both illegal.

How does discrimination testing work?

Two different applicants whose only difference is protected class apply for the same property.