Witness History
Witness History
Miss World protest
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2 December 2022
9 minutes
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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. She spoke to Andrew Whitehead in 2014.
(Photo: Protestors outside the 1970 Miss World pageant. Credit: Getty Images)