Polished to Politics

   The 19th amendment gave women the right to vote and we ladies haven't stopped there. We continue to climb the ladder trying more and more to reach new heights. With women like Sarah Palin, Hilary Clinton, Barbara Boxer and Dianna Feinstein working within our government we are making more moves to be stronger women. More independent from that of our gentlemen counterparts that have ran most of the government for the time being now. Working with the government and trying to better the US for all of us is not all these ladies of power are looked at for. Not only do these ladies have to have the brains they also have to have the looks. Without the look they are put under the harsh spotlight of the media monster.
   Hilary Clinton was once scrutinized for not having any makeup on. A reporter stated that she looked like a haggard old lady. Not once did the reporter mention anything about what she had taken part in the day before or if she had had some type of meeting. Just the simple fact that she hadn't done her hair and or makeup for the day. But the media has not only attacked Hilary it has questioned Sarah Palins smarts. Although she may come off as a ditz she has to have some kind of smarts since she did become the Mayor of Alaska.These are not the only questions that many women are asked just for being in politics many are asked about their body image as a whole. Its hard to find light at the end of the tunnel since we are so harsh on ourselves and others.
  Not only does this impact the idea of our women but it also makes it much harder for some girls to get into politics. The need to look well represented 24/7 is constant, there is no down time and the media has no mercy on those involved. I found this video that also goes into more detail about how the beauty industry impacts politics. Miss Representation is a film and a organization that speaks up on women and how directly the media looks at girls just for being a girl. This is something that we need to look into in more detail as it will and can harm the future of our women politicians.