Gender Inequality

noun a tax on tampons, which are feminine hygiene products used during menstruation

• The tampon tax refers to the sales tax imposed on menstrual products.
• I can't believe we still have to pay the tampon tax on essential items for women.
• It's ridiculous that we have to deal with the tampon tax every time we buy feminine products.
• The tampon tax is like a constant reminder of the gender disparities in our society.

noun the act of killing a woman or girl, in particular by a man and on account of her gender

• Femicide is a serious issue that needs to be addressed through policy and education.
• The news reported another case of femicide in our city last night.
• It's sickening how some people think femicide is justified.
• The rise in femicide is like a dark cloud hanging over our society.