Understanding Housing Discrimination

Understanding Housing Discrimination

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Life Skills, Moral Science

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

FREE Resource

The video features multiple individuals inquiring about an apartment on Park Street, with most being told it is unavailable. However, Graham Wellington is informed that the apartment is available. The video concludes with a message about the illegality of housing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, or family status, emphasizing that fair housing is a legal requirement.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the common response given to callers inquiring about the apartment on Park Street?

The apartment is available.

The apartment is not available.

The apartment is under renovation.

The apartment is too expensive.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was different about Graham Wellington's inquiry compared to others?

He was given a discount on the rent.

He was asked to call back later.

He was told the apartment was available.

He was told the apartment was not available.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the video suggest about the availability of the apartment when Graham Wellington called?

It suggests a mistake in the listing.

It suggests the apartment was just rented out.

It suggests a possible case of housing discrimination.

It suggests the apartment was never available.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is illegal according to the final section of the video?

Charging high rent prices.

Discriminating in housing based on race, color, or other factors.

Renting apartments without a contract.

Offering apartments only to families.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should individuals do if they believe they have been discriminated against in housing?

Call the authorities to report the discrimination.

Try to negotiate a better deal.

Ignore the situation.

Look for another apartment.