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Miss World protest

In 1970, feminists stormed the stage at the Miss World pageant. They were protesting the objectification of women. Sally Alexander was one of the protesters who was arrested.

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. She spoke to Andrew Whitehead in 2014.

(Photo: Protestors outside the 1970 Miss World pageant. Credit: Getty Images)

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