The bar chart above illustrates the number of people studying full-time and part-time from the 1970s to the 1990s, categorized by gender.
In terms of full-time education, the number of males gradually increased from 1970/71 to 1990/91. In contrast, the number of females pursuing full-time education experienced a dramatic rise, with approximately three times more females enrolled in 1990/91 compared to 1970/71. This indicates a significant overall increase in the total number of students engaged in full-time education.
Regarding part-time education, there was a notable increase in the number of females from 1970/71 to 1990/91, rising by over 25%. Meanwhile, the number of males in part-time education fluctuated between 800 and 1,000, showing only a slight net increase. This suggests that while the number of male part-time students varied, the number of female part-time students consistently rose.
In conclusion, the overall number of individuals pursuing education—whether full-time or part-time—has increased over the decades. However, the percentage increase among part-time male students was relatively smaller compared to their female counterparts.
