If we could see the bigger picture at play, we would see that although a woman lost the election, she did win the popular vote.It was also the first female to head up a national presidential ticket.  Whether we voted for or against Clinton, we are moving

closer to seeing women in positions of power.  The name of the picture is visibility, increased numbers, power and then influence.  More women will be needed to step up to the uncomfortable role of leadership.   Women also are learning how to speak up effectively so that they are heard as well as seen.

We just witnessed very old traditional roles.  The white older rich man with the young beautiful arm-candy wife.  The authoritarian male that will take care of you.  It’s very seductive as well to have someone like that take care of us and lead us out of darkness.  It remains to …