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True or false: The Fair Housing Act does not prohibit discrimination in housing based on sex.
True or false: The Fair Housing Act does not prohibit discrimination in housing based on sex.
False
True or false: The Fair Housing Act does not prohibit discrimination in housing based on sex.
True or false: The Fair Housing Act does not prohibit discrimination in housing based on sex.
True
True or false: The enforcement program targets only landlords who demand sexual favors.
True or false: The enforcement program targets only landlords who demand sexual favors.
False
True or false: The enforcement program targets only landlords who demand sexual favors.
True or false: The enforcement program targets only landlords who demand sexual favors.
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True or false: Pricing discrimination in mortgage lending is not unlawful under the Fair Housing Act.
True or false: Pricing discrimination in mortgage lending is not unlawful under the Fair Housing Act.
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True or false: Pricing discrimination in mortgage lending is not unlawful under the Fair Housing Act.
True or false: Pricing discrimination in mortgage lending is not unlawful under the Fair Housing Act.
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Study Notes
- The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing based on sex.
- The Department's focus is to challenge sexual harassment in housing.
- Women, especially those who are poor, have little recourse against sexual harassment.
- The enforcement program targets landlords who demand sexual favors or create a sexually hostile environment.
- The program seeks relief for tenants and deter potential abusers.
- Pricing discrimination in mortgage lending may adversely affect women, particularly minority women.
- This type of discrimination is unlawful under the Fair Housing Act and Equal Credit Opportunity Act.
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Description
Test your knowledge on women's rights and fair housing laws with this informative quiz. Learn about the Fair Housing Act's prohibition of discrimination based on sex, and the Department's efforts to challenge sexual harassment in housing. Explore the challenges women face, including limited recourse against harassment and pricing discrimination in mortgage lending. Take this quiz to find out how much you know about the enforcement program, its targets, and its goals to seek relief for tenants and deter potential abusers.
