The gift-giving gender gap

This is a remake of three different bar charts from YouGov How men and women in the U.S. differ in gift-giving habits. This post shows that a gap chart (also known as dumbbell chart, barbell chart, or connected dot plot) is a better alternative to emphasize the difference between groups.

Original: Bar Chart

In the U.S., women outpace men in gift-giving across most relationships

In general, for which persons, if any, from the below categories do you buy gifts? Please select all that apply. (% of U.S. adults)

Men
Women
Alternative: Gap Chart

In the U.S., women outpace men in gift-giving across most relationships

In general, for which persons, if any, from the below categories do you buy gifts? Please select all that apply. (% of U.S. adults)

Men
Women
Original: Grouped Bar Chart

Occasion, closeness, and budget are the top drivers of gift-buying in the U.S.

Which, if any, of the following factors influence you when deciding what gifts to buy? Please select all that apply. (% of U.S. adults)

Men
Women
Alternative: Gap Chart

Occasion, closeness, and budget are the top drivers of gift-buying in the U.S.

Which, if any, of the following factors influence you when deciding what gifts to buy? Please select all that apply. (% of U.S. adults)

Men
Women
Original: Butterfly Bar Chart

American men are more likely than women to buy electronics as gifts

Which, if any, of the following types of gifts do you generally buy? Please select all that apply. (% of U.S. adults)

Men
Women
Alternative: Gap Chart

American men are more likely than women to buy electronics as gifts

Which, if any, of the following types of gifts do you generally buy? Please select all that apply. (% of U.S. adults)

Men
Women