The bar charts given delineate the proportion of males and females engaged in leisure activities between 1996 and 2006, and their preference for different revenues in 2006.
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that the percentage of males enjoying leisure time is consistently higher than females throughout the period, although this gap narrowed significantly in 2006 compared to 1996. In terms of the leisure destination in 2006, it is noticeable that the beach was the most popular choice for both genders, while males have a stronger inclination toward pop centre, museum, KTV, and females prefer cinemas.
In 1996, approximately 85% of males enjoyed leisure time, remarkably higher than 40% of females. Males participating in leisure activities saw a continuous decrease, dropping to 80% in 2001, and further roughly 65% in 2006. In contrast, females’ participation initially increased nearly 60% in 2001, and subsequently rose to over 60% in 2006, thereby closing the gap with the percentage of males enjoying leisure time.
Regarding the leisure destinations in 2006, the beach was the most well-liked choice for both males and females, with 30% of females and 25% of males. Cinemas attracted 25% of females but only 10% of males engaged in this place. In addition, it is noticeable that pop centre is more interested in males than females,