Research on discrimination in housing has found that
A. discrimination in housing is less important than other forms of discrimination.
B. when two people of different races apply for the same housing, both are equally likely to be accepted or turned down.
C. members of minority groups are frequently turned down for housing in situations in which a White person is not.
D. reverse discrimination, or discrimination toward a White person, is equally as common as discrimination against minority group members.
Answer: C
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