Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:event
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
gptkb:women's_liberation_movement anti-war movement |
| gptkbp:controversy |
public backlash
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| gptkbp:date |
1968-09-07
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| gptkbp:featured_in |
protest signs
burning of bras crowning of a pig as Miss America mock beauty pageant |
| gptkbp:goal |
protest against the objectification of women
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
highlighted gender inequality
inspired future generations of activists sparked national debate fostered solidarity among women part of broader social movements inspired feminist activism influenced policy changes regarding women's rights challenged beauty standards highlighted intersectionality in feminism contributed to the development of feminist theory contributed to the feminist movement's visibility contributed to the rise of feminist organizations encouraged academic research on gender studies encouraged women to pursue leadership roles encouraged women to speak out against sexism influenced public perception of beauty pageants led to changes in pageant practices led to discussions about women's roles in society led to increased media scrutiny of women's issues led to the formation of feminist collectives marked a turning point in feminist activism sparked interest in women's history inspired art and literature focused on women's issues |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Miss America protest 1968
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:feminism
feminist literature feminist art |
| gptkbp:inspired |
subsequent feminist actions
|
| gptkbp:is_organized_by |
New York Radical Women
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| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future protests
part of second-wave feminism |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
gptkb:significant
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| gptkbp:notable_participants |
gptkb:Gloria_Steinem
gptkb:Betty_Friedan |
| gptkbp:outcome |
increased awareness of women's rights
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:feminism
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| gptkbp:tactics_used |
gptkb:speeches
gptkb:performance_art symbolic actions leafleting crowd demonstrations |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Women's_Liberation_Movement
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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