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History of Feminism

Sparhawk60

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9. I also Wonder About Dry Cleaning

Reply to eridani (Reply #8)

Tue Apr 14, 2015, 05:06 AM

Apr 2015

If a man and a woman both dry clean a white shirt, the woman will usually get charged more. Is the difference in cut and material really that great as to result in higher prices for the woman?

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Yep, the ‘Pink Tax’ Still Makes Women Pay More for the Same Stuff [View all] eridani Apr 2015 OP

I've heard from some women that they are switching from the pink one to men's razors, jakeXT Apr 2015 #1

I don't buy "just for women" crap ismnotwasm Apr 2015 #2

husband bought a pink razor for me. three years i have not had a clean shave. all i wanted seabeyond Apr 2015 #3

I switched, and while it's still pricy, I prefer the man's razor. knitter4democracy Apr 2015 #4

it's a racket that i try to avoid fizzgig Apr 2015 #5

I have curly hair so I cut it myself ismnotwasm Apr 2015 #6

If "Men's" Stuff is Cheaper... Sparhawk60 Apr 2015 #7

That works for everything but clothing eridani Apr 2015 #8

I also Wonder About Dry Cleaning Sparhawk60 Apr 2015 #9