Despite efforts to promote fair and equal access to housing, racial segregation is still a significant issue in the United States. Studies have shown that people of color are often discriminated against in the housing market, and many communities remain highly segregated by race and ethnicity.

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Housing in America

Question 27

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Housing in America

A) falls largely outside the scope of the law-people are free to rent or sell property to whomever they want.
B) is an area where equality in practice is now nearly a reality; people of similar incomes,regardless of race or color,find it equally easy to qualify for home mortgages.
C) is an unimportant civil rights issue,since housing patterns almost completely reflect the personal preferences of people and are not substantially influenced by past or present racial bias.
D) continues to evidence a high degree of racial segregation.
E) None of these answers is correct.

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