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How WWII Shaped Pink as a Feminine Color

1/24/2026

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  • In the 1940s, during World War II, pink began to be linked with femininity.
  • Before this shift, both genders wore similar clothing, often white.
  • Pink was initially marketed for boys, while blue was marketed for girls.
  • After the war, pink linked to domesticity and femininity, reinforced by Marilyn Monroe.
  • Feminism should empower choice, letting women wear pink or blue without judgment.