When Stacey met the landlord of an apartment she hoped to rent, she was asked to fill out an application form and provide references.As she was leaving, the landlord asked her if she was married and whether she had children.When she replied that she was not married but had two children, the landlord gave her back her application and told her that he didn't believe a single mother could afford such an expense.What type of discrimination did Stacey experience?

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Stacey experienced classism, which is discrimination based on social or economic class. The landlord assumed that because she was a single mother, she could not afford the rent for the apartment.

When Stacey Met the Landlord of an Apartment She Hoped