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No one likes paying taxes, but it's no secret that women pay an extra surcharge on the products they buy. It's called the "pink tax," or when retailers charge slightly more for the feminine version of the same men's product, like shampoo or razors. This week, one New York City pharmacy decided to even the score.
Thompson Chemists in Soho debuted a 7% "man tax" on Monday by adding two bold signs to its store windows. Their goal is to publicize one of womanhood's financial hardships (because let's not forget the wage gap). The figure comes from a report the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs published last year. Testing across five major categories, the study found products marketed to women cost (you guessed it) on average 7% more than the equivalent male ones.
"Women are spending more in general and we make less, so we deserve to have a break," store owner Jolie Alony told the Daily Dot. In order to comply with city regulations, Alony isn't actually charging an extra tax. She's offering a 7% discount for women and ringing men up at the regular price. The NYC Department of Consumer Affairs also told Gothamist the promotion follows the law because there is no ban on price discrimination for goods, only services.
Alony shared that while a lot of couples have enjoyed the signs, some opponents are accusing her of reverse sexism. According to News 10, the pharmacy was "bombarded" with negative phone calls after Alony posted the sign. ""It wasn't to hurt anybody, it wasn't the intention to do anything bad," she said.
Thompson Chemists has since urged people to "calm down" on its Facebook page. "This is a friendly reminder to treat your friends and neighbors as equal," the post explained. While Alony's not sure when the promotion will end, her important point has already reached lots of men and women.
Seriously, WTF?? Just goes to show how there are women that will try anything to be against "the man".
Not breaking any laws, what's the problem? I thought the right was all about freedom of business owners to do whatever they want. Don't like it, then don't shop there, how about that? If women really are paying more *for the exact same products* I dont really see what the problem is raising awareness about it. Would you want to be charged more for razors because you're white? That would be BS too.
I don't know that sure sounds like discrimination to me and a lawsuit in the making... Soooo a guy goes in there and he has to pay more BUT what if he is self identifying as a woman that day? That store owner could lose her business in todays PC liberal world.
I don't know that sure sounds like discrimination to me and a lawsuit in the making... Soooo a guy goes in there and he has to pay more BUT what if he is self identifying as a woman that day? That store owner could lose her business in todays PC liberal world.
There is no federal law banning price discrimination based on gender. States rule on it differently. Bars have 'lady night specials' for females only alllllllllll the time. you gonna be outraged over that too? Again, don't like it? Don't shop there. It is that easy.
Not breaking any laws, what's the problem? I thought the right was all about freedom of business owners to do whatever they want. Don't like it, then don't shop there, how about that? If women really are paying more *for the exact same products* I dont really see what the problem is raising awareness about it. Would you want to be charged more for razors because you're white? That would be BS too.
The real reason womens personal hygiene items cost more is actually because of legitimate reasons. Womens razors are DIFFERENT to men's razors. They are more complicated, with closer blades and an extra large blade guard. They are more durable and softer on the skin, because women use razors in more sensitive areas.
Women's products cost more because they are better quality with more ingredients.. It's like saying a Ferrari and a Prius should cost the same because they are both cars. If women were so worried about the "Pink Tax" they would buy men's products.
It's a good thing the SJWs say I can change my gender at a moment's notice. Go in as a woman, buy some Lady Bics, go home, return back to a man and instead of shaving my legs I shave my face.
The real reason womens personal hygiene items cost more is actually because of legitimate reasons. Womens razors are DIFFERENT to men's razors. They are more complicated, with closer blades and an extra large blade guard. They are more durable and softer on the skin, because women use razors in more sensitive areas.
Women's products cost more because they are better quality with more ingredients.. It's like saying a Ferrari and a Prius should cost the same because they are both cars. If women were so worried about the "Pink Tax" they would buy men's products.
So if that's the case and you think the store is wrong for doing something that's non-illegal then don't shop there. Wow, see how easy that is to take down those darn SJWs by not spending your money there? So easy instead of getting your BP up over nothing and sounding like a heavy mouth breather over the internet. Let's find some more non-outrageous things to get hysterical over shall we? No one is forcing you to buy razors at that pharmacy just like how no one is forcing you to watch an offensive show on TV.
So if that's the case and you think the store is wrong for doing something that's non-illegal then don't shop there. Wow, see how easy that is to take down those darn SJWs by not spending your money there? So easy instead of getting your BP up over nothing and sounding like a heavy mouth breather over the internet. Let's find some more non-outrageous things to get hysterical over shall we? No one is forcing you to buy razors at that pharmacy just like how no one is forcing you to watch an offensive show on TV.
I know it may not be wrong from a legal standpoint, that was never my point, but it is stupid for her to complain about a non-issue. There are legitimate reasons why women's products are more.
Not breaking any laws, what's the problem? I thought the right was all about freedom of business owners to do whatever they want. Don't like it, then don't shop there, how about that? If women really are paying more *for the exact same products* I dont really see what the problem is raising awareness about it. Would you want to be charged more for razors because you're white? That would be BS too.
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