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Kalliope Jones Stands Up To Sexism at The Three County Fair
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Isabella DeHerdt, 16, Alouette Batteau, 14, and Amelia Chalfant, 14 went to the Battle of The Bands at the fair. And even though 2 of the 3 judges were women, they got a lesson in the harsh realities of the patriarchy when they were docked points for not being ‘sultry’ enough. Listen to their bold response.

 

https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/kalliope-jones-stand-up-to-sexism-at-3coutny-fair

 

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