The refusal to make loans or issue insurance in certain neighborhoods based on the racial composition or average income in the neighborhood, regardless of the characteristics of the individual homeowner is called

a. Restrictive covenant
b. Redlining
c. Racial steering
d. Blockbusting


ANS: b

Sociology

You might also like to view...

_____is the array of competencies that have economic value and increase productivity.

A. Social capital B. Economic capital C. Human capital D. Cultural capital E. Venture capital

Sociology

How does being involved in a job that one hates impact one's sexual relationship?

a. there is no research on this issue b. it has no effect on one's sex life c. it enhances one's sex life since sex is the only fun experience in the person's life d. it contributes to sexual difficulties

Sociology

There is a division in sociology between those who advocate for a ______ approach to social problems and those who advocate for a ______ approach.

A. public; private B. pure science; social reform C. statistical; narrative D. personal; community

Sociology

Which of these is a change resulting from the economic restructuring of the workplace?

A. The percentage of workers who are White women and people of color has declined. B. The workforce is becoming increasingly diverse. C. The employment opportunities in the service industry are declining. D. The manufacturing economy is growing.

Sociology