The bar chart compares teenage boys and girls in terms of their leisure activities. Overall, it is apparent that teenage girls and boys differ significantly in their recreational preferences, with boys showing a strong inclination towards sports and going to the park, while girls predominantly lean towards art, craft and books. Notably, the substantial difference in interest observed in the realm of art and craft.
Starting with sports, a remarkable 28% of teenage boys engage in this activity, compared to roughly 13% of girls. The gender gap widens when it comes to art and craft, with an impressive 25% of girls taking part in this recreational pursuit, significantly higher than the percentage of boys at only 6%. In terms of going to the park, 25% of teenage boys participate in this activity, whereas 13% of girls do the same.
On the other hand, the remaining leisure pursuits exhibit different trajectories. Approximately 18% of girls spend their time reading books, significantly higher than the proportion of boys at just 10%. Regarding DVDs, about 17% of girls engage in watching DVDs, slightly higher than the share of boys at 15%. In contrast, both boys and girls have similar levels of interest in playing computer games at 15%.
