since the very beginning, i have noticed the sizes of the "girl" and "boy" clothes to be drastically different. even the pajamas! it's such an odd idea that "boy" clothes should be larger and boxier than "girl" clothes. i don't get it. especially since there is nothing that says boys are bigger than girls or vise versus. do we really need to start infants and one year olds off on not only the blue/pink gender track but also the idea that girls should have more form fitting clothing? SO WEIRD.
here is my example this morning that i snapped as i folded the laundry.
shorts. both size 18m. both bought at the same store in the same season. "girl" version on the left and "boy" version on the right.
tshirts. both size 18m. both bought at the same store in the same season. "girl" version on the left and "boy" version on the right.
A soc professor of mine in undergrad did an entire study with preschoolers and play and how their clothes gendered their play ie - the girls had more restrictive tighter clothes and wore skirts and dresses often so couldn't engage in full physical play and the boys larger and looser clothes. This was just one of her observations among many. I will have to dig out the book and lend it to you.
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