Is Minecraft a game for boys?

Hi. I happened to be looking at some Minecraft merchandise and almost All the clothes, duvet covers etc are labelled "for boys". May I ask why they are categorized as boys' stuff?
Also, is there any particular inclination towards boys and men for the game? In a BBC article apparently the majority of Minecraft players are male.

Please answer both questions. Thanks.

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