Does Discrimination in Housing Still Occur? Have Federal Policies Hindered

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Essay

Does discrimination in housing still occur? Have federal policies hindered or encouraged discrimination in housing?

Recognize the economic and social factors leading to the boom-and-bust cycles in the American economy.

Understand the principles and frameworks of critical thinking, including the Holistic Critical Thinking Scoring Rubric.

Learn the role of critical thinking in fostering an open and free society.

Recognize critical thinking as a pervasive human phenomenon, requiring conscious effort and practice.

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Definitions:

Lifestyle Enclave

A group of people who choose to live in a certain way based on shared interests, values, or preferences, distinct from mainstream society.

Communitarianism

A political and moral philosophy focused on strengthening civil society and communal bonds.

Lifestyle Enclave

A segment of society where individuals choose to live or associate based on shared interests, values, or lifestyles.

Third Places

Informal public spaces where people gather for social interaction, separate from their home (first place) and work (second place), such as cafes, parks, or libraries.