Good ol' Maggie & May...
As Britain swears in its 2nd female Prime Minister, and countries like Bangladesh, India and Ireland have had female leaders for a period of 20 years, the US finds itself far behind the top in lowering the gender gap in representation. 52 countries have managed what we've yet to do, elect a female leader. Of course the Brits reign suppreme - besides Maggie Thatcher & Theresa May (not to be confused with stripper Teresa May**), or British Cuz also's had 2 Queen Elizabeths and 1 Victoria that pretty well spanked the planet (your call whether in the right places or not). Perhaps it's easier in a Parliamentary system - for us, we've only had 1 woman who's ever won a primary or caucus, much less earn a party nomination. Presumably it will get easier, but that's a big presume - kinda what we said 8 years ago, and so far, not a lot of new female contenders in the mix. No one else look good in a pants suit? "Ms. President" - is it really so hard to say? You'd think it was "Mrs. Robinson" - heaven holds a place for those who pray - hey hey hey, hey hey hey.
More background for women's electoral efforts - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/democratic-convention-women-history_...
**And yes, for your eddyfication, the non-Prime Minister Teresa May: