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For this edition of Niche Genres For Baddies, we are stage diving headfirst into the rowdy and unapologetic world of Riot Grrrl. What Is Riot Grrrl? Riot Grrrl is a feminist and political movement that was born from an underground female punk collective in the early 90's in Olympia, Washington. It was a direct response to the rampant sexism and misogyny in the male-dominated punk scene of that era, as well as a society that did not value women and their experiences. This comm