The bar chart illustrates the percentage of male and female internet users aged 15-24 in Canada in 2000 across six different online activities. Overall, it is clear that while e-mail was the most frequently used service for both genders, there were notable disparities in preferences for other activities, particularly regarding shopping and gaming.
E-mail usage was remarkably similar between the two groups, with 71% of females and 70% of males using it. In contrast, males were more active in purchasing goods and services at 71%, compared to 61% for females. Similarly, males participated more in gaming (64%) and research and education (13%) than their female counterparts, who recorded figures of 58% and 9% respectively. Chat rooms showed a slight male lead, with 50% of males using them compared to 48% of females.
Conversely, females were significantly more inclined towards online shopping, with 38% of female users engaging in this activity, which was 10 percentage points higher than the 28% recorded for males. Overall, the data highlights that while digital communication was universally popular, gender-based differences were evident in entertainment and commercial internet activities.