The following two diagrams illustrate employment in Britain in 1992. Overall, there are significant differences in the percentages of male and female employment, whether in manual or non-manual roles.
To begin with, the percentage difference in the non-manual, managerial, and professional categories between genders is relatively small. Males account for approximately 36% in this category, while females represent 27%. Although this difference is minor, it can have a considerable impact on overall employment trends. Next, we examine the clerical and related roles, which fall under the non-manual category. Here, we observe a substantial gap between the genders; 31% of females are employed in this area compared to only 6% of males. This suggests that females have more employment opportunities than males in this specific category.
Turning to manual roles, we find that the percentages are surprisingly comparable. The employment figures between the genders differ by only 1%.
Next, we will focus on the smaller categories that represent less than 10% of employment. First, in the category of ‘other non-manual’ occupations, we see that females make up 9% while males account for 6%. This category has the second-lowest percentage in comparison to all types. The lowest percentage reported is for general laborers, with females at 1% and males at 2%. Because these are the lowest percentages overall, the employment difference is minimal, reflecting less than 3% between genders.
Lastly, there is a striking difference in employment within the craft or similar occupations. Males dominate this area with 24%, while females account for only 3%, creating a significant disparity.