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The "Bra Burner" Myth Is Born (1969) w/ Cristen Conger

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Rebellion at the Miss America Pageant

This chapter explores the landmark protest by the New York Radical Women against the Miss America pageant, highlighting its critiques of beauty, femininity, and patriarchal structures. It also connects this pivotal moment to broader feminist movements, intersectionality, and the culture of rebellion during the late 1960s.

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