The Pink Tax: Unmasking the Hidden Costs of Gendered Pricing

The provided text explores the concept of the "pink tax," which refers to gender-based price discrimination where products and services marketed to women are more expensive than comparable items for men. This price disparity is evident across various categories, including personal care products like razors, shampoos, and deodorants, as well as toys. The source highlights that women often pay significantly more, with some estimates reaching an average of 37% to 40% higher prices for similar goods. It further discusses the "tampon tax," an additional value-added tax on menstrual products, and mentio ...