Since the beginning of time, sexism has been a major barrier between the sexes. Women may have the same political rights, yet they are still degraded and seen as inferior to men. So, women in politics are now trying to prove that they are just as capable as men are. However, their attempts are repressed due to inappropriate comments against them. Sexist remarks in the media against female political candidates are the reason there are fewer women in government. Eligible women are being scared out of the political race because of sexist attacks against women in government. The fittest women look at past candidates and witness the attacks against them and choose to avoid the political race. For example, Hillary Clinton, former Secretary of State, U.S. Senator, and First Lady of the United States, has been called a scold, a tanker, and a lousy mother. Anne Kornblut, an American journalist for the Washington Post, says there is a possibility that a woman will soon be elected to the White House, but the evidence proves otherwise. Interviewed by Kornblut, the former Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice states: "Frankly I think we crossed the line with African Americans some time ago. I'm not sure we crossed it with women", showing her concern about sexism against political women. Many women in America are capable and sufficiently unfamiliar with the political race or any form of government official, yet these women note that the race is unfair and discriminatory to women, so they avoid joining it. The barrier between men and women in politics is not set equally. Female candidates in the political race have won a handful of close primaries, however some of those few races were f...... middle of paper ...... remarks against female political candidates are causing an unjust and corrupt system in government. Jehmu Green said: "Sexism against women in the media has been normalized and accepted in a way that it would not be if the comments were racist. It dramatically affects female candidates", stating that remarks about sexism have been allowed even if they hurt female candidates significantly. Sexist comments can be easily dismissed, but instead take on unnecessary weight. Anne Kornblut says, "If the current culture of radio and cable TV is any real window into our national psyche, we're a bunch of sick pigs, folks," expressing her disgust at the regularity with which female candidates are attacked with sexist comments. It's time to change how America views women government officials so that the land of the free can truly be free and begin to prosper once again..