“Pink money” refers to the purchasing power of the LGBTQ+ community, which can have political influence. The term comes from the pink triangle used to identify homosexuals in Nazi concentration camps. Gay-friendly businesses and politicians actively court this demographic, and wealthy gay couples are politically active and travel extensively. The term “pink money” is used […]
Before the 1940s, pink and blue were not specifically associated with gender in children’s clothing. In the Victorian age, boys wore frilly suits. Gender-neutral white clothing was common historically and made a comeback in the 1970s, but gender-specific clothing returned in the 1980s. Prior to the mid-1900s, there were no specific colors associated with children’s […]
The idiom “in the pink” means to be in excellent health and is often used to counter someone who is not feeling well. Its origin is uncertain, but it was originally used to describe the best example of a particular group. Idioms like this add impact and expressiveness to speech. “In the pink” is an […]
Pink-collar jobs are traditionally reserved for women and are typically low-paying, with little prestige. Women have historically earned less than men, and many continue to work in industries considered primarily “women only.” However, the line between pink-collar and standard office positions has blurred, and it is no longer legal to advertise a position that only […]
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