Pink Tax
What color do companies use to market towards women?
pink!
What day was equal pay day on this year?
March 12th
How many people who menstruate live in poverty and struggle to afford products?
(In the millions)
16.9 million
How much more do women tend to pay for gender-marketed products?
about 13%
How much does a women make for every $1 a man makes.
$0.84
What is period poverty?
lack of access to proper menstrual products and the education to use them properly
Name 3 products women had to pay more for in the early 20th century.
Menstrual products, lip balm, makeup products, & haircuts.
How can companies provide equal opportunities in the workplace?
(3 examples)
Promotions, Overtime, Vacation and holiday pay
What causes period poverty?
(3 listed causes)
Cost, Stigma, Lack of Access
How can we avoid pink tax? (2 ways)
Opt for gender-neutral products, or a generic brand
Why was the holiday Equal Pay Day, established?
To show the drastic wage gap between men and women
How can we fix period poverty?
Supporting political candidates who support banning the Pink Tax, or, donating to local organizations
In the example picture, what was the difference in price between the men's razors and the women's?
40 cents!
$4.99 vs $5.39
Which government benefit does not cover the cost of menstrual products?
food stamps