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Living in the gender spectrum: Evidence from non-cisgender applications in the rental housing market

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  • Fritzson, Sofia
  • Jansson, Joakim

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We present novel evidence from the first correspondence study investigating the effect of individual non-cisgender signals in the housing market. In a preregistered trial, 800 fictitious letters were sent to rental apartment landlords in Sweden. Cismale applicants received fewer positive responses compared to ciswomen, while non-cisgender applicants had response rates that fell between those of ciswomen and cismen. The effects were strongest for apartments located outside of major cities. Non-cisgender applicants were also more often asked to clarify their gender. Additionally, cismale applicants were more likely to be addressed by the wrong name and were less frequently asked if they would bring any cohabitants.

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  • Fritzson, Sofia & Jansson, Joakim, 2025. "Living in the gender spectrum: Evidence from non-cisgender applications in the rental housing market," Journal of Housing Economics, Elsevier, vol. 68(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jhouse:v:68:y:2025:i:c:s1051137725000233
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jhe.2025.102064
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    Keywords

    Correspondence test; Transgender people; Discrimination; Housing market; Internet;
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    JEL classification:

    • J15 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Economics of Minorities, Races, Indigenous Peoples, and Immigrants; Non-labor Discrimination
    • J16 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Economics of Gender; Non-labor Discrimination
    • J71 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Labor Discrimination - - - Hiring and Firing
    • R21 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Household Analysis - - - Housing Demand

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