Gender Pricing (21:23)

Christine Whelan, Ph.D., Clinical professor in the DeProfessorof Consumer Science at the University of Wisconsin- Madison. Products marketed for women or girls are priced higher than virtually identical products for men. Accordingly in one study by the New York Department of Consumer Affairs, personal care products marketed to women cost an average of 13 percent more than equivalent men's products,  8 percent on adult clothing, 4 percent on children's clothing, 7 percent on toys and accessories, and 8 percent on home health care products and products for seniors. One study estimated that these hidden cost, or “pink tax” can cost women nearly $1,400 a year. So why are they products marked up for women? And what is being done to even the cost? Dr. Whelan explains.

 

What do Wives Want from Husbands (1:10:15)

Aubrey Grossen is a writer, a blogger, and (most importantly) a mother! Aubrey’s movement “The Mamahood” is something she has created as an opportunity to connect mothers with other mothers as a support system and a resource.  She has found great success with multiple Facebook groups which create a community full of moms supporting moms and finding joy in #momlife. Her goal is to create a way for every mom to have a friend. Whether it be a workout buddy, a shopping buddy, or just someone to hear you rant about your day.