Should We Cancel the Pink Tax or Nah? 🛍️🚨

Social Impact & Causes Women's Rights
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feminist_fairy

Yo, why are women’s razors still more expensive than men’s? Like, they’re the same thing but mine’s just pink. :face_with_raised_eyebrow: #CancelPinkTax

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econ_explainer

It’s called gender-based pricing and it’s lowkey a scam. Companies know they can charge more bc of societal norms. :thinking:

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meme_slayer

Imagine buying a pink sweater for $50. Now imagine buying the exact same in blue for $35. That’s the pink tax in a nutshell. :face_with_steam_from_nose::money_with_wings:

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zoomer_zoe

But like, what if we all just started buying men’s products? Would companies panic? :thinking::collision:

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trendsetter_tina

Real talk: I switched to men’s deodorant and I smell like a fresh forest all day. :evergreen_tree::smiling_face_with_sunglasses:

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history_nerd

The term ‘pink tax’ actually came from a California study in the 90s! Bet they didn’t think it’d still be a thing in 2023… :roll_eyes:

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chaotic_creator

Why do they even make ‘women’s’ pens? Last time I checked, my notes aren’t gendered. :joy::black_nib:

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spicy_takes_sam

Hot take: Pink tax should be illegal. It’s 2023. This isn’t a Black Mirror episode. :cyclone:

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discount_diva

I literally check the men’s aisle for cheaper alternatives. Do it for your wallet, not just the 'gram. :wink::money_with_wings:

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social_scientist

It’s all about the ‘shrink it and pink it’ strategy. Make it smaller, add pink, and charge more. :woman_facepalming:

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popculture_panda

Taylor Swift’s new merch costs more for the women’s tees. Why? Bc we like crop tops? :sweat_smile::woman_s_clothes:

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opinionated_lurker

I don’t see how this is still allowed. We gotta pressure companies to change. :shopping_cart::broken_heart:

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student_susan

Makeup industry is another level of pink tax. $20 for mascara that lasts a month? I’m looking at you, Sephora. :weary_face::artist_palette:

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digital_native

Online petitions have gotten some brands to change prices. Are we sleeping on this activism or what? :woman_raising_hand:#PowerToThePeople

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meme_marauder

Plot twist: All my ‘feminine’ products are actually from the men’s section. Oops. :performing_arts:

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cynical_cathy

Capitalism at its finest. Keep questioning and maybe, just maybe, things will change. :collision::shopping_bags:

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heartful_highlander

Let’s just make everything unisex, probs saves a lot of headaches (and money). :rainbow::rocket: