The Miss America Protest of 1968

The Miss America pageant, once a major global attraction, became a focal point for feminist protest in 1968. The New York Radical Women group protested against the objectification of women, symbolically crowning a sheep as Miss America. Although the protest didn't immediately change the pageant, it significantly boosted the women's liberation movement and helped initiate the second wave of feminism. Over the years, Miss America has faced criticism but has also seen changes challenging traditional norms.

In what ways has the Miss America pageant been criticized over the years?

Do you believe the Miss America pageant has evolved with societal changes? Why or why not?