The provided graphic illustrates the fluctuations in the number of male and female attorneys across four categories in a selected location from 2001 to 2016.
It is evident that the majority of attorneys favored employment with the government, which maintained a lead in both surveyed years. In 2001, the disparity was very minor, however in 2016, women significantly surpassed men in the three primary areas.
In the inaugural year, women surpassed males in the private sectors, with a marginal disparity of 17% and 15%, respectively. This increase persisted over 15 years, reaching 21% for female attorneys and 19% for male lawyers. In 2001, the representation of men and women in business was equal, each comprising 14%. By 2016, the proportion of males stayed constant, while that of women increased slightly to 21%.
The government sector employed the highest proportion of attorneys for both sexes, with 45% for males and 41% for females, reflecting a progressive fall of 7% and a little increase to 42%, respectively. The percentage of women employed in other sectors decreased significantly, from 28% to 16%, although the proportion of males saw a little rise, attaining 29% in 2016.