🏠 Part 1: Understanding the Issue

1. According to the study, what percentage of landlords refuse to rent to refugees?

60%

70%

80%

90%

2. Which city was the focus of this housing discrimination study?

Melbourne

Sydney

Adelaide

Brisbane

3. What makes the rental market particularly challenging for refugees right now?

🧠 Part 2: Social Perception and Stereotypes

4. List three negative stereotypes about refugees mentioned by landlords in the article:

5. According to researcher Anna Ziersch, what influences how landlords perceive refugees? (Check all that apply)

Media coverage

Political discourse

Personal experience with refugee tenants

Negative stereotypes

Lack of rental history

6. How do you think negative media coverage might affect public perception of refugees?

💭 Part 3: Critical Thinking

7. Fill in the blanks using words from the article:

The study found that discrimination in housing is _____________ across Australia. Many landlords make _____________ about refugees without having any actual experience renting to them. This creates a _____________ for refugee families trying to find homes.

8. One landlord said refugees would "punch holes in walls" even though she had never rented to any refugees. What does this tell us about how stereotypes work?

9. The refugee tenant described feeling sad about how her father was treated. How might housing discrimination affect refugee families beyond just finding a home?

🔍 Part 4: Solutions and Reflection

10. Match the problems with the solutions suggested by researcher Anna Ziersch:

1. Informal rental market

2. Lack of consequences

3. Unclear tenant selection

A. Fines for discrimination

B. Clear equal opportunity clauses

C. Industry regulation and enforcement

11. Do you think landlords should be allowed to choose tenants based on their background? Explain your reasoning:

12. Suggest two ways that young people like yourself could help change negative perceptions about refugees in your community:

🎨 Part 5: Creative Response

13. Design a poster or infographic that challenges stereotypes about refugees. Include a positive message and key facts. Sketch your design below:

14. Write a brief explanation of your poster design and the message you want to convey:

Refugee Housing Discrimination Worksheet

Refugee Housing Discrimination Worksheet

🏠 Part 1: Understanding the Issue

🧠 Part 2: Social Perception and Stereotypes

💭 Part 3: Critical Thinking

🔍 Part 4: Solutions and Reflection

🎨 Part 5: Creative Response

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