The diagram provides a break down of the average time that are spent per day on various non work activities by men and women aged 16 years old in European country in 2005. Overall, it is evident that women spent their most time on housework and childcare while men dedicated more time to leisure activities such as watching television, socializing and doing sports. However, the amount time of sleepinf and resting are almost equal.
According to the date, both genders allocated their more non-work time sleeping and resting, with women averaging 9 hours 6 minutes per day compared to 8 hours and 47 minutes for men. Personal care showed marginal difference, as females 48 minutes daily whereas males spent 45 minutes. In terms of leisure, males devote time to watched TV and similar media for 2 hours and 50 minutes while females separated a bit difference time which was at 2 hours and 25 minutes. Moreover, men divided socializing ( 1 hour 32 minutes ) sports or hobbies ( 50minutes) than women, who spent only 1 hour 23 minutes and 30 minutes respectively.
By contrast, females spent significantly more time on housework and childcare, averaging 3 hours and 32 minutes daily compared to just 1 hour and 56 minutes for men. Time spent reading and voluntary work remained relatively low for both genders, with minor differences.
In conclusion, although men tended to spend more time on leisure and entertainment, women devoted considerably more time to domestic responsibilities in 2005.