When it comes to women holding political office, the U.S. is still way behind much of the world. American politics won't be gender equal until 2117 if progress continues at the current rate. (Yes, that's an entire century from now, and an estimate that will only hold true if the current rate of change continues.) However, organizations such as the Center for American Progress (CAP) have some suggestions for how to reach gender parity in politics sooner.