Pink Tax

in an article about period poverty, a drawing of pads, tampons and U.S. dollar signs.

Period Poverty Is a Hidden Crisis Affecting Women in the United States

Nora Weiss, George Washington University

The unnecessarily high cost of menstruation products poses a large issue for low-income women across the country.…

October 3, 2022

Illustration of how retailers are exploiting inclusive sizing.

Inclusive Sizing: A True Improvement in Retail or Just a Big Trick?

L.R. Staples, Sarah Lawrence College

As various clothing brands continue to better their size ranges, many theorize that it’s only being done to profit off of plus-sized shoppers with no fashionable alternatives.…

August 2, 2021

It’s Time We Make Feminine Products Free

Shaina Lapuebla, Central Connecticut State University

And no, I don't mean tax free.…

August 25, 2018

How the Pink Tax Makes Women Pay More for the Same Things

Lauren Diethelm, University of California at Santa Cruz

Ever notice female products cost more than their male counterparts? Ever wonder why?…

August 13, 2016