Why Do Women Pay More Money For The Same Stuff? – Consumerist

[Panich52]

It starts with toys and baby clothes, and continues for the rest of our lives: items that seem identical have different prices according to which gender they’re marketed to. We take this for granted, mostly because these items are on separate shelves in the store, making it harder to compare prices directly. How far does the problem reach, and why does it happen in the first place?
TOYS
Which toys and books are marketed to boys and girls and why is a separate issue, but what about when two items are pretty much identical, yet one costs more because of the color? What seems like the same set of blocks in pastel colors has slightly fewer pieces than the boys’ version for some unexplained reason. The “girls'” version could be less expensive because of simple dynamic pricing, but why do toys have “default” and “girl” versions?
CLOTHES
Some items seem like they should be price-neutral by gender, but the law doesn’t see them that way. No, really: even for items that are pretty much the same like sneakers or jeans men’s and women’s items are taxed at different rates. Why? It’s lost in the history of tariff negotiations, but means that it can cost slightly more to import some items.

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[yeoman6987]

1. who shops more? That is who they sell to the buyer

[Demit]

2. The article uses an example of a nursery grooming kit, one pink & one blue.

The pink grooming kit costs 50 cents more. Are you suggesting that girl babies shop more?

[yeoman6987]

3. 50 cents and they had to do a study?

I need to get into the research business. It seems very lucrative.

[Demit]

10. I think research involves reading before drawing conclusions, though.

[niyad]

5. right on schedule.

[yeoman6987]

6. Thanks. I've always brought reality into the treads. I am so

grateful you are interested. You are quite a fan. I hope to continue to bring you interesting replies in the future. I am absolutely honored to have your replies. Thank you. Until next time, take care of yourself.

[niyad]

7. keep trying, I need the laughs.

[yeoman6987]

8. Well considering all the horrid stuff going on in the World,

A little sarcasm from me at least helps to roll your eyes. Seriously have a good day.

[JustAnotherGen]

11. This is why I give the group 'Likes'

But not a lot of responses. The statements weren't necessary.

It's like when a man who gets angry when women say, "I want someone/to marry someone with money" - but isn't paying attention to perhaps 'why' that is the case. Well maybe if we weren't getting hosed every time we turned around. . .

I'm being totally snarky - but I figure you'll get it considering it's me!

[niyad]

15. yes, and I love your snark!!

[niyad]

4. or, how about the fact that dry cleaning a woman's jacket or blazer costs more than a man's

jacket or blazer? the list goes on, and on, and on. . .

[Gormy Cuss]

12. Massachusetts changed its laws to require gender neutral pricing at the dry cleaners.

A shirt is a shirt, a suit is a suit, pants are pants. When the law was under debate I had a friend whose family was in the drycleaning business explain that the prices were different because women's clothing didn't fit in the automatic pressing machines and had to be ironed by hand. I told him that perhaps the problem was the business assumed that men were their default customers.

[niyad]

14. thank you, and you have that exactly correct.

[Novara]

9. Tailoring too

When I was working my way through college I worked in the men's department of a large department store. Men's suits were tailored automatically (and for free) when bought. Women had to pay extra if they wanted their clothes to fit well.

[niyad]

13. yes, tailoring is an excellent example.