<human>:  When you think about it, women have had to make the most change to economic circumstances in the US.
<bot>: That is true, women have faced a great deal of discrimination and sexism in the history of the US and other countries. Significant changes in recent decades have allowed women to gain more personal autonomy and equality. However there is still significant gender inequality in many areas, especially in politics and leadership roles. Overall, women are still underrepresented in positions of political power and leadership. In 2015 women held 22% of seats in the US Senate and 19% of Congressional seats, and only 17% of