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... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > comparative politics > leadership (political) > congressional leadership > women in Congress
... > social science subjects > business and management > leadership (business) > leadership (political) > congressional leadership > women in Congress
... > social science subjects > business and management > leadership (business) > leadership domains > congressional leadership > women in Congress
... > social science subjects > sociology > gender studies > gender in the workplace > women and leadership > congressional leadership > women in Congress
... > social science subjects > business and management > leadership (business) > women and leadership > congressional leadership > women in Congress
... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > American politics and society > United States Congress > congressional leadership > women in Congress
... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > American politics and society > United States Congress > elections and constituents > women in Congress

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women in Congress  

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  • Women always have been underrepresented in Congress. From the time the first woman joined Congress in 1917 through early 2003, only 215 women had been elected or appointed. [Source: Congress A to Z; Women in Congress]

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