In light of a senior Congress leader calling his former female colleague an 'item,' here are 3 other sexist remarks made by politicians about women. 

With their new short film, titled 'Shakti- Half Is Ours,' Political Shakti is striving to get 50% women representation in political spaces.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a role model who taught young women that it’s okay to speak out. That being powerful isn’t bad, that you can still be feminine without giving up your personality. Rest in peace.

Joe Biden's chosen Vice-Presidential candidate, Kamala Harris is a strong woman whose mother inspired her to fight for her rights and for what is right. 

Female politicians are rarely given Cabinet/Minister roles, and if they make it, they usually get only welfare portfolios. Let's look at what the data says.