Enough with the Glass Ceiling: Time to Shatter It All

For over two centuries, the Oval Office has been a domain reserved for men. But as women continue to break barriers worldwide, we’re left asking: Why hasn’t the U.S. shattered that ceiling yet? In this bold episode of Pussy Tangent, we go beyond symbolic victories to expose the systemic challenges holding women back.

It’s not just about electing one woman to the presidency—it’s about dismantling the barriers that make every step toward leadership feel like an uphill battle. From the constant sexualization vs. dismissal paradox (where we’re either "too attractive" to be taken seriously or "not attractive enough" to matter) to the frustrating truth that even the first woman president won’t break the ceiling for all of us.

We celebrate the pioneers who challenged the status quo, like Victoria Woodhull, the audacious first woman to run for president in 1872, and Shirley Chisholm, who made history as the first Black woman to run in 1972. Their boldness made cracks in the glass ceiling, but why are we still waiting to break through?

Modern leaders like Angela Merkel, Jacinda Ardern, and Hillary Clinton have already shown the world that women can lead with unparalleled strength and vision—so why is progress still inching forward in the U.S.?

This episode shines a light on the double standards, the relentless scrutiny, and the sobering truth that for too many of us, a sledgehammer is still required just to sit at the table. Enough is enough. It’s time to move from cracks to collapse—time to shatter that glass ceiling once and for all.