Show a little leg, eh?

So, I'm watching a chunk of the Opening Ceremonies of the Vancouver Olympics and I notice that the women carrying the country signs identifying each delegation are wearing.....
Shorts? Mini skirts? Whatever it is, they are showing a lot of leg.
While the men carrying country signs - same job - are wearing pants.
Trousers. Legs completely covered.
Because?????? If cold air touches their private parts they can't carry their sign?
Because they refuse to be treated as sex objects?
You tell me.