The bar chart has illustrates 7 different leisure activities in the proportion of men and women in England. It is clear, overall, that television viewing was the most common pastime for both genders while playing computer games was the least popular.
In terms of similarities, both men and women showed a strong preference for watching television, with figures just standing above 75% for each group. Spending time with family was also a major activity, recorded at slightly above 75% for women and exactly 75% for men. Likewise, nearly three-quarters of both genders took part in sports or exercise.
However, there were some striking differences. Shopping was far more popular among women, with close to three-quarters participating, compared to only a little over 25% of men. Similarly, men were much more likely into using the internet, at just under 75%, whereas only 30% of women engaged in this activity. In contrast, computer games were not a major pastime for either gender, though men (around 12.5%) played twice as much as women (approximately 6%).
To summarize, while men and women in England shared common preferences for television and family time, and exercise, clear gender differences emerged in activities such as shopping and internet usage.