Band 6+: The chart below shows the number of men and women in further education in Britain in three periods and whether they were studying full-time or part-time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The chart gives information on the number of male and female students in Britain in further education in 1970/71, 1980/81, and 1990/91, and whether they were studying full time or part time.

Overall, the number of both female and male part-time students was notoriously higher in the periods given, although the total of full-time students saw an upward tendency. Furthemore, the proportion of men who were studying part time fluctuated compared to that of women which steadily grew.

In terms of full-time education, the sum of men rose about 50 from 1970/71 to 1990/91. The number of female students, however, almost doubled from approximately 100 students to just over 200 between 1970/71 and 1990/91.

As for part-time education, the proportion of male students saw a small decrease in 1980/81, going from exactly 1,000 students in 1970/71 to about 900. It was then followed by a marginal increase of about 50 students in 1990/91. In contrast, the number of femalle students presented an upward tendency rising from about 800 students in 1970/71 to about 1,100 in 1990/91.