The Pink Tax
Roses are Red, Violets are Blue why are taxes Pink? I was scrolling through social media until I noticed a new tax called the pink tax. I was curious about it and started my quick research then I found out that: The pink tax refers to gender-based price discrimination where women are made to pay more than men for same products and services. Pink tax is a global phenomenon. It has been found that women pay at least twice as much than men in more than half the time they shop. I’ve always noticed how female products and services are costlier than that of men? How by just giving products delicate looks and usually turning them into pink act as a catalyst for the companies to attract more money? ‘ Pink Tax ’, as the name suggests has something to do with women. People have associated colours to certain genders like Pink is for Girls and Blue is for Boys which is completely abnormal. People think it’s idea of ‘pink is feminine’ into little girls’ minds – it’s a vicious