The term gender gap generally refers to?

Answer 1

Women not only pay more than men for basics like deodorant and clothing, but they earn about 80 cents for every $1 men earn.

And if you are a woman you should look into: The “Pink Tax".In the 2010 information from Consumer Reports, researchers found numerous examples of everyday items being set at higher prices because they were marketed to women. At Walgreens, they discovered Excedrin Complete Menstrual cost 50 cents more than Excedrin Extra Strength, despite both medicines having the same ingredients in the same quantities. The report also noted that women were charged more for deodorants, razors, and body spray sold at various national retailers.


Often the only notable differences between the male and female versions of products were the scent and packaging. In some cases, women actually paid more for less product.A New York City trade lawyer named Michael Cone has been fighting the federal government over gender-bias tariffs. While researching import tariffs (fees the U.S. charges on goods imported from other countries) at the request of a client who manufactured shoes, Cone discovered that the tariffs diverged across gender lines: men’s sneakers were taxed at 8.5 percent, while women’s were taxed at 10 percent.As he continue researching, he found more and more price discrepancies based on gender. (An imported wool suit is taxed 8.5 percent for a woman and zero for a man?!) Some male items, like gloves, were more costly to males (14 percent versus 12.6 percent for females), but by-and-large, women’s items were taxed more.As one New York Times article suggested, maybe it’s time women shop in the men’s section. This is a viable option, since many products made for men are cheaper and yet fit the needs of all people.

There are many other examples. One woman said she bought men's razors, found them cheaper and better.

Answer 2

The term 'gender gap' refers to a discrepancy in opportunities, status, and economic circumstances, between men and women.