When our country was born in 1776, and even before it, men had control over almost all the important affairs. It was a radical idea for women to be involved in anything other than issues concerning the home. However, later, with the feminist movement, we began seeing females involved in politics, as well as all other affairs that were left to men before. Although there are definitely a higher percentage of women in politics and the …showed first 75 words of 443 total…

…showed last 75 words of 443 total…emotional, which is not fair. Despite obstacles, women are showing that they are equally capable of being politicians. That is why the percentage of women in the politics is continually rising. Sandra Day o' Conner is handling cases just like all the other justices are. Yes, they are continually being hounded more so than male candidates about certain issues, however they are handling it quite well and are proving that women can do it too.