Women Are Only Tapping at the Glass Ceiling of Congress

Sure, Hillary Clinton is on the verge of becoming the first female major party nominee for president, but don’t let that fool you. The obstacles remain daunting for women running for high office—especially seats in Congress. Women continue to be vastly under-represented among U.S. political leaders at all levels north of school board. The discrimination they confront operates at the root level of institutions rather than out in the open.