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What is the Fair Housing Act?

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A Federal law that outlaws discrimination in housing (U.S. Department of the Treasury, 2022).

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What is gentrification?

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The process where wealthier people move into and renovate previously lower-income neighborhoods, leading to displacement.

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The term for when individuals are denied or have reduced access to housing based on social identities, such as race, sex, disability, etc.

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What is housing discrimination

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The term for the practice of denying housing or services based on the race or ethnicity of a neighborhood, often leading to segregation.

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redlining

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What is social stratification?

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The process of ranking individuals and groups within a society based on wealth, status, and power.

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What is a possible solution for housing disparities?

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addressing economic inequality, promote affordable housing, address redlining/housing segregation, educate landlords