The Little-Discussed Policies That Affect Women’s Income

On top of the fact women make 20% less than men (even less for women of color), there are numerous policies that affect their economic opportunity.

Women pay more for their hygiene products than men.

+8% for deodorant
+108% for razors
+10% for body wash

Why? Because Tampons and feminine hygiene products are taxed as a luxury at 9%.

On top of the fact women make 20% less than men (even less for women of color), there are numerous policies that affect their economic opportunity. In this episode of We The People*, we break it all down.

This is episode 2 of our five-part series on income inequality.

Watch episode 1

Maya Contreas
Mia Brett
The AWP
Rantt Media
422Luxe

News // Income Inequality / We The People / Women