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University of Washington Tacoma

2019

Gender

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Pink Tax, Rachel Y. Thorsness Dec 2019

Pink Tax, Rachel Y. Thorsness

Sociology Student Work Collection

Abstract: The pink tax is the extra amount the average woman is charged for basic products or services. Even though these products contain the same ingredients as those marketed to men, there is a considerable difference in the amount women are paying. This tax is seen on personal care products, children toys, and auto-insurance.


Challenging Normative Gender Within The Domestic Sphere, Becki Waskey Nov 2019

Challenging Normative Gender Within The Domestic Sphere, Becki Waskey

Sociology Student Work Collection

This informational pamphlet explores the ways in which socialization drives behavior and normative gender standards in early childhood.


A Nordic Progression: Making Way Toward Gender Equality, Rachel Y. Thorsness Oct 2019

A Nordic Progression: Making Way Toward Gender Equality, Rachel Y. Thorsness

Sociology Student Work Collection

Gender inequality has continued to persist in the United States. This presentation captures how Nordic countries have closed 80% of the gender gap. By looking at the policies that have been successful in other countries, the United States may find solution in closing their own gender gap.


Gia Gunn: A Story Of Learning, Doing And Relearning Gender, Katrina Thulin Feb 2019

Gia Gunn: A Story Of Learning, Doing And Relearning Gender, Katrina Thulin

Sociology Student Work Collection

This presentation is about Gia Gunn, a transgender drag queen and how she, and all of us, learn, do and relearn gender regularly.