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Why beauty pageants are outdated and offensive

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Beauty pageants are designed to serve the male gaze. Women are pit against one another only to be scrutinized by toxic standards set by patriarchy. They have been found to lower self-esteem and self-perception among the participants. They are outdated and offensive in this day and age of feminism and inclusivity.

Beauty pageants are designed to serve the male gaze. Women are pit against one another only to be scrutinized by toxic standards set by patriarchy. They have been found to lower self-esteem and self-perception among the participants. They are outdated and offensive in this day and age of feminism and inclusivity.

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Why do I find this so offensive?

Why do I find this so offensive?

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Beauty in uniqueness.

Beauty in uniqueness.

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Male gaze.

Male gaze.

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Narrow definition of femininity.

Narrow definition of femininity.

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Are they empowering to ANYONE?

Are they empowering ANYONE?

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Not really empowering anyone!

Not really empowering anyone!

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