THE PRICE OF BEING A WOMAN: PINK TAX AND PERIOD POVERTY
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As International Women’s Day approaches, it’s a time for both celebration and reflection. One barrier to gender equality is the pink tax, a pricing gap that highlights gender-based pricing discrimination. The higher cost of menstrual hygiene products causes financial strain on individuals, leading to a choice between purchasing food or menstrual products. The removal of the pink tax in Malaysia is a step in the right direction, but it alone isn’t enough to tackle the broader issue of menstrual product accessibility. Period poverty, defined as the lack of access to safe and hygienic menstrual products, is a significant public health concern. Stigmas surrounding menstruation persist due to historical attitudes and inadequate education. These stigmas impact education, healthcare, and overall well-being. Open discussions and education about menstrual health, advocating for policies that ensure sanitary products are readily available and affordable, and supporting NGOs that work to alleviate period poverty are crucial steps to challenge these stigmas and create a more equitable future.
#InternationalWomen'sDay #GenderEquality #PinkTax #MenstrualHygieneProducts #PeriodPoverty #Stigmas #MenstrualHealth #Ngos
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