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World Service,05 Mar 2014,9 mins

The Miss World Protest

Witness History

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In 1970 feminists stormed the stage at the Miss World pageant in London. They were protesting against the objectification of women. Sally Alexander was one of the young protesters who was arrested for her part in the demonstration. Hear her story. Photo: Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

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