The emergence of the terms ‘pink tax’ and ‘tampon tax’ in everyday language suggests that women, who already suffer from an economic disadvantage due to the gender wage gap, are put in an even more detrimental position by means of ‘discriminatory consumption taxes’. This book is the first conducting a legal analysis to establish to what extent this public perception is accurate. Does the practice of ‘pink tax’ effectively amount to a tax in the legal sense? Does the so-called ‘tampon tax’ genuinely constitute an anomaly within the general consumption tax system? Most importantly, can these two ‘taxes’ be legally qualified as discriminatory? This book provides scientific answers to these questions. It first cuts through the existent information clutter by elucidating the pertinent economic, sociological and psychological components of the practices referred to as ‘pink tax’ and ‘tampon tax’. It then proceeds with a thorough legal analysis of all relevant aspects to determine whether women are indeed subject to discriminatory consumption taxes. It is well-established that women earn less than men. This book investigates if they simultaneously pay more due to ‘discriminatory consumption taxes’.

"The emergence of the terms 'pink tax' and 'tampon tax' in everyday language suggests that women, who already suffer from an economic disadvantage due to gender wage gap, are put in an even more detrimental position by means of discriminatory consumption taxes.?This book is the first conducting a legal analysis to establish to what extent this public perception is accurate.?Does the practice of pink tax effectively amount to a tax in the legal sense? Does the so-called tampon tax genuinely constitute an anomaly within the general consumption tax system? Most importantly, can these two taxes be legally qualified as discriminatory?This book provides scientific answers to these questions. It first cuts through the existent information clutter by elucidating the pertinent economic, sociological and psychological components of the practices referred to as pink tax and tampon tax. It then proceeds with a thorough legal analysis of all relevant aspects to determine whether women are indeed subject to discriminatory consumption taxes.It is well-established that women earn less than men. This book investigates if they simultaneously pay more due to discriminatory consumption taxes. "--Provided by publisher.

In Tax, Inequality, and Human Rights, experts in human rights law and in tax law debate the linkages between the two fields and highlight how each can help to tackle rapidly growing inequality in the economic, social, and political realms. Against a backdrop of systemic corporate tax avoidance, widespread use of tax havens, persistent pressures to embrace austerity policies, and growing gaps between the rich and poor, this book encourages readers to understand fiscal policy as human rights policy, and thus as having profound consequences for the well-being of citizens around the world. Prominent scholars and practitioners examine how the foundational principles of tax law and human rights law intersect and diverge; discuss the cross-border nature and human rights impacts of abusive practices like tax avoidance and evasion; question the reluctance of states to bring transparency and accountability to tax policies and practices; highlight the responsibility of private sector actors for shaping and misshaping tax laws; and critically evaluate domestic tax rules through the lens of equality and nondiscrimination. The contributing authors also explore how international human rights obligations should influence the framework for both domestic and international tax reforms. They address what human rights law requires of state tax policies and how tax laws and loopholes affect the enjoyment of human rights by people outside a state's borders. Because tax and human rights both turn on the relationship between the individual and the state, neo-liberalism's erosion of the social contract threatens to undermine them both.

Taxocracy: What You Don’t Know About Taxes and How They Rule Your Daily Life won’t help you lower your tax bill, but it will help you understand how politicians use taxes to influence our lives, how taxes harm the economy, and why we need a simpler tax system. Did you ever wonder why the costs of health care, housing, and college tuition keep going up? Or how your neighbor could afford that fancy electric car? Or why there are so many hard seltzers on the market? Your first guess might not be “taxes,” but they play a big role. We live in a world ruled by taxes—a taxocracy. History is full of misguided tax policies that led to “see-through” buildings, tax-free attics, three-wheeled cars, women in children’s clothing, and baked chips to go along with our hard seltzer. Written by former Tax Foundation CEO Scott Hodge, Taxocracy: What You Don’t Know About Taxes and How They Rule Your Daily Life uses amusing lessons from past tax policies gone wrong to explore how the US tax code caused serious consequences, affecting how we get our health insurance, the price of a college education, what car we buy, where we bank, and, in some cases, even when we die. Taxocracy outlines economic principles for designing a tax code that doesn’t rule our daily lives—a tax code that promotes economic growth, free-enterprise, and takes the politics out of tax policy.

In Bounce Back, veteran financial coach and bestselling author Lynnette Khalfani-Cox explains how she slayed six figures of consumer debt in a mere three years and went on to build a seven-figure personal net worth. The author shows you how to take on—and defeat—the most common and difficult challenges facing Americans today, from debt, disability, and job downsizing to disasters, discrimination, divorce, and more. She draws on her own extensive experience helping people with their most intractable financial problems, the wisdom of other money coaches, financial therapists, certified financial planners, and psychologists – as well as the inspiring stories of everyday people who have bounced back from adversity. Emphasizing the critical importance of emotional, financial, social, and physical resilience, Bounce Back demonstrates 10 practical and hands-on techniques you can implement immediately to build your resilience and recover fiscally and emotionally from the most frequently experienced personal finance setbacks. You’ll also discover: How to handle the ever-rising cost of living and the increased impact of high levels of inflation Actionable strategies for burning down your debt as fast as reasonably possible Practical advice for people who face discrimination and maltreatment in the financial, housing, and employment markets An essential and endlessly inspiring roadmap to a better financial tomorrow, Bounce Back is an expert guide to transforming a seemingly impossible challenge into a manageable setback you can overcome with skill, faith, and resilience.

Are you tired of feeling like a victim of your own body every month? Does your extreme premenstrual stress (P.M.S.) leave you feeling frustrated, misunderstood, and isolated? You're not alone, and it's time to take control of your life and body. "Bleed Free" is a game-changing guide that will help you navigate through the challenges of extreme P.M.S. and thrive in your everyday life. As a woman, have you ever felt: - Misunderstood by a male-dominated medical field? - Felt like your mental health has been overlooked or dismissed? - Struggled with the extra costs and stressors that come with being a woman? "Bleed Free" is your answer. This book will empower you to: 1. Understand the complexities of your menstrual cycle and combat societal expectations. 2. Learn about the history of feminism and embrace your female supremacy. 3. Explore and manage Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (P.M.D.D.) and its causes. 4. Harness the power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (C.B.T.) for effective stress management. 5. Discover the spiritual and cultural significance of menstruation across various religions. 6. Fight against the Pink Tax and challenge the societal norms that contribute to your stress. 7. Dive into Intersectional Feminism and understand how race, class, and gender intersect in your experience. 8. Implement self-care techniques to improve your quality of life during P.M.S.. If you want to take control of your life and conquer your extreme P.M.S., then this book is for you. Say goodbye to frustration, isolation, and misunderstanding. Start your journey towards a liberated, confident you with "Bleed Free: A Cognitive Behavioral Guide to Conquer Extreme P.M.S. and Thrive" today!