Asked by Kaylee Perry on Jul 08, 2024

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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?

A) ageism
B) ableism
C) classism
D) racism

Classism

Prejudice or discrimination based on social class, often manifesting in differential treatment or attitudes towards people from different economic backgrounds.

Single Mother

A woman raising her child or children without the presence or support of the other parent in the home.

Landlord

An individual or entity that owns and rents out real estate, such as apartments or houses, to tenants under agreed-upon terms.

  • Recognize and comprehend different types of discrimination, such as racial, gender, age-related, and disability discrimination.
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Khanya MzobeJul 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
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.