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(The Conversation) – Why are zippers on different sides of male and female jackets? – Agrima, age 13, Delhi, India Imagine you’re at a clothing store that stocks items for the whole family. You pick ...

Imagine you’re at a clothing store that stocks items for the whole family. You pick up a white buttoned shirt to try on. The style is pretty plain. Was it designed to be worn by a woman or man?

Buttons and zippers aren’t just practical. They also follow design traditions that became connected to gender over hundreds of years. Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a ...