The table presents a comparative analysis of the employment percentages of men and women across four distinct industries in a specified town for the years 1990, 2000, and 2010.
Overall, it is evident that employment patterns exhibit significant variations between genders and across the years, with men predominantly engaged in the manufacturing sector, while women showed a stronger presence in tourism.
In the retail sector, the percentage of employed men remained constant at 13% from 1990 to 2010. In contrast, the percentage of women in retail witnessed a gradual increase from 7% in 1990 to 9% in 2010. The healthcare industry reflected a modest rise, with men’s employment increasing slightly from 7% in 2000 to 9% in 2010; however, women saw a more considerable growth from 9% in 1990 to 15% in 2010. Manufacturing employment for men experienced a remarkable decline from 30% in 1990 to only 10% by 2010, while women’s employment in this sector showed an even steeper decrease from 7% to a mere 3% over the same period.
The tourism sector exhibited contrasting trends for both genders. Men’s employment in tourism remained stable at 10% during 2000 and 2010, while women’s employment rose from 23% in 1990 to 27% in 2010, indicating a burgeoning preference for this field among female workers. This pattern indicates an evolving workforce dynamic, where opportunities in tourism have become increasingly attractive for women. Conversely, the significant downturn in manufacturing employment for both genders illuminates a potential shift in industrial focus within the town’s economic landscape over the observed decades.