Why are girls' clothes always made shorter?

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The differences between girls’ and boys’ clothes can start surprisingly early even before adolescence. In 2022, a German data journalist and her team analysed more than 20,000 items of clothing for children under ten, sold by major online retailers. They found that, on average, girls’ clothes were six centimetres shorter than boys’  and much more likely to be close-fitting. But why, when young children’s bodies are so similar? And can that really have an impact? So, what can parents do? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Are girls really worse at maths? How is micro-feminism helping women combat workplace sexism? Why is the manosphere going crazy for pilates girls? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices