Making Space Episode 21: Gender Roles

Guests: Dr. Jensen Branscombe, Dr. Andrew George, & Dr. David LehmanResources:The Pink Taxhttps://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/money/a27409442/what-is-pink-tax/https://www.healthline.com/health/the-real-cost-of-pink-tax#The-pink-taxGendered Clothes & Colorshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/when-did-girls-start-wearing-pink-1370097/http://www.orangemedianetwork.com/beavers_digest/why-are-womens-pants-pockets-so-small/article_3da0ef56-4434-11e9-9e2f-aba0e6a080dc.html#:~:text=During%20World%20War%20II%2C%20when,ended%2C%20women%20still%20wore%20pants.&text=Hence%2C%20women's%20pockets%20became%20rare%20in%20the%20fashion%20industry.Gender Roleshttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/gender-identity/sex-gender-identity/what-are-gender-roles-and-stereotypes#:~:text=What%20are%20gender%20roles%3F,polite%2C%20accommodating%2C%20and%20nurturing.Good HousekeepingHave You Heard of the Pink Tax? If Not, Prepare to Be Outraged.When you learn how much it may be costing you, you'll be speechless.May 23rd, 2019 (54 kB)https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/gettyimages-73231133-1558641017.jpg?crop=1.00xw:0.372xh;0,0.482xh&resize=1200:*HealthlineThe Real Cost of Pink TaxGender-based pricing, also known as “pink tax,” is an upcharge on products intended for women with only cosmetic differences than products intended for men. In other words, it’s not actually a tax but a way for private companies to make more money. Find out how these price discrepancies affect consumers.Aug 2nd, 2018 (102 kB)https://post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/8480-Pink_Tax_Woman-732x549-Thumbnail-732x549.jpgSmithsonian MagazineSmithsonian MagazineWhen Did Girls Start Wearing Pink?Every generation brings a new definition of masculinity and femininity that manifests itself in children’s dress (49 kB)https://thumbs-prod.si-cdn.com/2C2zv_1E7WCkaJDG1P-G_vwXGX8=/800x600/filters:no_upscale()/https://public-media.si-cdn.com/filer/93/c2/93c23aac-9936-44eb-b1e4-90bf0852b8e7/blue-pink-baby-clothes.jpgOrange Media NetworkOrange Media NetworkWhy are women's pants pockets so small?Women have commented that women’s pockets in clothing tend to be a lot smaller than men's. Chelsea G. Summer from The Guardian explained that in womens’ ”boyfriend jeans” the pockets (41 kB)https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/orangemedianetwork.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/98/69829930-4434-11e9-a417-83646df3a809/5c86b7dc97386.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C630plannedparenthood.orgplannedparenthood.orgGender Identity & Roles | Feminine Traits & StereotypesOur society has a set of ideas about gender roles in society and how we expect men and women to dress, behave, and present themselves.