Monday, October 20, 2014

The Atlantic Report: Battle of the Prices: Is It Ever Fair to Charge One Sex More?

An incredibly stupid article from Bourree Lam, "Battle of the Prices: Is It Ever Fair to Charge One Sex More?"

Lam's mind boggles at the idea that women are charged more for haircuts and dry cleaning and less to get into clubs. B-but, equality!

She gives some lip service to the fact that maybe--just maybe--businesses might have reasons for setting different prices.

If Lam were to get her way, she would probably be surprised to see all prices go up. That's what prices do.

She's not going to pay less at the salon for her styling--men are going to pay more. Which will probably mean that she should be prepared for more shaven heads, buzz cuts that can be done at home, and shaggy coifs. She quotes her hairdresser's price of $70--I'd rather look like Cousin Itt than spend my money that foolishly.

As far as clubs go, she should really spend some time contemplating this:

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