The year was 1955, and Bill worked as a real estate agent. Although Bill was a White anti-racist advocating for integration, he had to practice racist policies in his work. This was because:
A. Federal Housing Administration made it illegal to sell White people homes in predominantly Black neighborhoods.
B. Federal Housing Administration fined realtors who did not comply with restrictive covenants.
C. National Association of Real Estate Boards required him to show houses in White neighborhoods only to White people.
D. National Association of Real Estate Boards would revoke licenses if agents were known to be friendly to Black Americans.
Answer (2)
Bill, as a real estate agent in 1955, faced systemic racism that hindered his advocacy for integration. The policies of the Federal Housing Administration and the National Association of Real Estate Boards enforced segregation in housing, significantly impacting his work. As a result, despite his anti-racist stance, he was forced to adhere to discriminatory practices. ;
In 1955, Bill, a real estate agent, had to comply with discriminatory housing practices due to policies from the Federal Housing Administration and the National Association of Real Estate Boards that enforced segregation. These restrictions limited his ability to advocate for integration. As a result, he faced significant challenges in promoting equitable housing opportunities.
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