In my experience, here in the US, young girls are big on modular boxes.
And generally have the patience to fold 4 or 8 pieces, all mostly alike
to assemble.
Young boys want to go for the "coolest model", whether or not it is
within their ability. It's hard to dissuade a boy who does not have
either the patience or eye-hand coordination to fold a square in half,
that they want to do one of Kamiya's eastern dragons (lots of
pleating!), 'cause "It's cool". Oh and want to have it in about 5
minutes because they get bored.
In to the mid teens to adult, all bets are off. I've dealt with both
genders, ranging from a crane is a real challange, to willing to take
the time to do aforementioned dragon, or equally complex models.
So, I'd say, at least in the N. Texas areas, about equally balanced
between the genders both in interest, and skill.
JRSM
