This paper explores the issue of discrimination in rental housing against female-headed households. Three alternative theoretical explanations are developed and their empirical implications deciphered. Evidence is gathered from audits conducted in Wooster, Ohio, involving trios of auditors posing as single childless males, single childless females, and single females with a child. Results reveal discrimination against both female groups, higher for females with a child. Evidence supports the "statistical" theory of discrimination, although "sexist prejudice" cannot be excluded. Implications are drawn for fair housing policy in light of new federal prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of familial status. Copyright 1991 by Taylor and Francis Group
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Volume (Year): 49 (1991) Issue (Month): 1 (Spring) Pages: 76-100 Download reference. The following formats are available: HTML
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