The bar chart compares the percentages of male and female executives across different professions in the UK in 2017.
Overall, women dominate several fields, particularly teaching and therapy, while men are more prevalent in construction, science and law. Journalism is the only sector with equal representation.
In the professions where women account for a higher proportion, teaching ranks first, with approximately 90% female executives, making it the most female-dominated field. This is followed by therapy, where women represent just over 80%. Advertising shows a smaller gap, with women comprising around 55%, slightly higher than men at 45%.
In the remaining sectors, men hold the majority. Construction has the highest proportion of male executives at about 90%, followed by scientists at roughly 60%, and law at around 55%. Journalism stands out as both genders are equally represented at 50%, showing no disparity.