5 Ways Women's Issues Were Ignored in 2016

2016, a year many predicted would end with a shattered glass ceiling and female president-elect, has not been great for women.

The year, of course, undoubtedly had its high points: To name a few, 50+ companies have signed the White House Equal Pay Pledge, Samantha Bee emerged as a much-needed female voice in late-night television and President Barack Obama's administration finalized a rule prohibiting states from withholding federal funding from organizations that perform abortions. 

But 2016 has also left many women feeling disenfranchised and vulnerable, and vital issues like equal pay, paid family leave, reproductive rights and equality for the LGBT community are even more at risk under the impending Donald Trump presidency.

Though it's a tough list to narrow down, here are just five of the ways women's issues were ignored in 2016.