Chapter 8

Question 1

Americans with Disabilities Act

Answer 1

An act protecting the rights of persons with physical or mental disabilities from discrimination in employment, public services, and public accommodations; also requires certain buildings to meet strict design standards; employers must make accommodations in hiring and training.

Question 2

Blockbusting

Answer 2

The discriminatory practice of encouraging members of one race or creed to move into a neighborhood, and then exploiting the situation by persuading residents to sell their houses at deflated prices because of the alleged social deterioration of the neighborhood.

Question 3

Redlining

Answer 3

A practice by lending institutions restricting the number of loans that will be underwritten in a given community. The practice is illegal if based on the racial composition of a community.

Question 4

Steering

Answer 4

Directing prospective buyers or tenants into or away from certain areas on discrimination grounds.