It’s called The Pink Tax. It’s when the women’s version of a product (like razors) costs more than men’s even though it is exactly the same - except maybe the packaging and the color. It happens with a lot of products from toys to clothes - to razors.. This episode begins with an explanation of which women’s products cost more and why it might be better to b ... Show More
Aug 2023
The Pink Tax And Why It Costs More To Be a Woman | Beyond the Scenes
The pink tax is a form of gender discrimination that can cost women an average of $1,400 or more a year. In this episode, host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with correspondent Desi Lydic, segment director Stacey Angeles, and Congresswoman Jackie Speier to discuss everyday examples of go ... Show More
36m 27s
May 2020
For the Love of the Word Nerds… (And Their Rather Unfortunate Nazi Brethren)
In this episode of The Brain Food Show, we are start out looking at whether there is actually any difference between various men’s and women’s bathroom products like shaving cream, razors, etc and why women pay more for basically everything.
We also have a brief message from a s ... Show More
1h 32m
Aug 2024
Gender Studies with E.R. Fightmaster
Have you always wanted to take a gender studies class but didn’t want to pay that pesky tuition? You’re in luck! This week, Professor Fightmaster is going to discuss the true meaning of masculinity and femininity, society’s construct of gender, the impact of the male gaze, toxic ... Show More
1 h