Feminist Jurisprudence And Pink Tax: Recapturing Just Legal Economic Justice For Women
- IJLLR Journal
- Mar 21
- 1 min read
Avinandan Chatterjee, BA LLB (Hons.), School of Law, Bennett University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh- 201310
Aditya Bansal, BA LLB (Hons.), School of Law, Bennett University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh- 201310
Hardik Upmanyu, BA LLB (Hons.), School of Law, Bennett University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh- 201310
ABSTRACT
This research paper analyzes the convergence of feminist jurisprudence and the "Pink Tax," which references the phenomenon of women paying higher prices than men for the same products and services. It discusses how feminist legal theory critiques discriminatory economic policies that harm women and advocates for legal remedies to such disparities. The Pink Tax refers to a structural form of economic discrimination that reinforces gender-based inequality in economic participation. Through a critical analysis of feminist jurisprudence, the paper analyzes the legal instruments available to counter the Pink Tax, comparing regulatory approaches between jurisdictions such as the United States, the European Union, and India. It suggests policy and legal reforms to achieve gender-equal prices, including amendments to consumer protection legislation, strengthening competition law, and promoting corporate social responsibility. The study emphasizes the role of explicit anti-Pink Tax legislation and consumer awareness in resisting discriminatory pricing policies. The paper concludes that the implementation of legal measures is necessary to resist exploitative market strategies and promote economic justice for women.
Keywords: Feminist Jurisprudence, Pink Tax, Economic Justice, Gender Equity
