The chart compares the number of females and males in higher education in Britain over three academic periods,
categorized
by part-time and Use the right word
categorised
full time
study
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full-time
Overall
, part-time enrolment was consistently higher than full-time study for both genders throughout the period. Linking Words
Additiobally
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Additionally
although
the number of full-time students was lower, it exhibited a steady upward trend.
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Initially
, in 1970/71, approximately one million men were enrolled in part-time education. Linking Words
This
figure declined slightly to around 820,000 by 1980/81 but rose again to roughly 870,000 in 1990/91. Meanwhile, male full-time enrolment increased gradually across the three decades.
In comparison, the statistics for female part-time participation followed a different pattern. Numbers rose steadily, reaching a peak in 1990/91, where they surpassed those of their male counterparts. Linking Words
Similarly
, full-time female students experienced consistent growth, though figures remained significantly lower than part-time levels.
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while
male part-time study began at a higher level, female enrolments, especially part-time, grew more markedly over time.Linking Words