Papers by Nathanael Lauster
We suggest that new forms of family households, especially same-sex couples and single parents, a... more We suggest that new forms of family households, especially same-sex couples and single parents, are likely
to face discrimination in their interactions with rental markets. Following the contact hypothesis, we hypothesize
that the geographic distribution of discrimination is likely to vary. Specifically, in places with more new family
households we are likely to find less discrimination against these households. We investigate these issues in the
metropolitan area of Vancouver, Canada, through analysis of 1,669 inquiries made about one- and two-bedroom
apartments. Using a field experimental design similar to audit studies, we analyze landlord responses to five different
two-person household scenarios, including one heterosexual couple, two same-sex couples, and two single
parents. Evidence suggests that male same-sex couples, single mothers, and single fathers all face significant
discrimination relative to heterosexual couples. The contact hypothesis was supported for male same-sex couples,
but not for single parents. This could indicate that single parents are facing discrimination primarily based upon
their economic marginalization rather than other forms of prejudice.
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Papers by Nathanael Lauster
to face discrimination in their interactions with rental markets. Following the contact hypothesis, we hypothesize
that the geographic distribution of discrimination is likely to vary. Specifically, in places with more new family
households we are likely to find less discrimination against these households. We investigate these issues in the
metropolitan area of Vancouver, Canada, through analysis of 1,669 inquiries made about one- and two-bedroom
apartments. Using a field experimental design similar to audit studies, we analyze landlord responses to five different
two-person household scenarios, including one heterosexual couple, two same-sex couples, and two single
parents. Evidence suggests that male same-sex couples, single mothers, and single fathers all face significant
discrimination relative to heterosexual couples. The contact hypothesis was supported for male same-sex couples,
but not for single parents. This could indicate that single parents are facing discrimination primarily based upon
their economic marginalization rather than other forms of prejudice.
to face discrimination in their interactions with rental markets. Following the contact hypothesis, we hypothesize
that the geographic distribution of discrimination is likely to vary. Specifically, in places with more new family
households we are likely to find less discrimination against these households. We investigate these issues in the
metropolitan area of Vancouver, Canada, through analysis of 1,669 inquiries made about one- and two-bedroom
apartments. Using a field experimental design similar to audit studies, we analyze landlord responses to five different
two-person household scenarios, including one heterosexual couple, two same-sex couples, and two single
parents. Evidence suggests that male same-sex couples, single mothers, and single fathers all face significant
discrimination relative to heterosexual couples. The contact hypothesis was supported for male same-sex couples,
but not for single parents. This could indicate that single parents are facing discrimination primarily based upon
their economic marginalization rather than other forms of prejudice.