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Beauty pageants project an image of inspiring glitz and glamour. Often contestants enter these competitions to boost their confidence and take advantage of the platform they provide.
But, there are plenty of critics who argue they objectify women, and are out of place in a world striving for gender equality.
In this week’s Why Factor, Sandra Kanthal asks: in an age of female empowerment, why do women still compete in beauty pageants?
Presented and Produced by Sandra Kanthal
Editor: Richard Knight
Audio clips courtesy of:
Binibining Pilipinas 2010- Crowning Moment
Audio: From Youtube footage Credit: Name: tpageant
Virtually Viral – Guys Go Insane over Miss Philippines
Audio: From Youtube footage Credit: Name: Virtually Viral
Miss Universe 2015
Audio: From Youtube footage Credit: Name: Vevo/Fox
Miss Peru 2017
Audio: From Youtube footage Credit: Name: Guardian News
Photo: Silhouette of woman holding a beauty queen crown
Credit: Getty Images
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By BBC World Service
4.6
182182 ratings
Beauty pageants project an image of inspiring glitz and glamour. Often contestants enter these competitions to boost their confidence and take advantage of the platform they provide.
But, there are plenty of critics who argue they objectify women, and are out of place in a world striving for gender equality.
In this week’s Why Factor, Sandra Kanthal asks: in an age of female empowerment, why do women still compete in beauty pageants?
Presented and Produced by Sandra Kanthal
Editor: Richard Knight
Audio clips courtesy of:
Binibining Pilipinas 2010- Crowning Moment
Audio: From Youtube footage Credit: Name: tpageant
Virtually Viral – Guys Go Insane over Miss Philippines
Audio: From Youtube footage Credit: Name: Virtually Viral
Miss Universe 2015
Audio: From Youtube footage Credit: Name: Vevo/Fox
Miss Peru 2017
Audio: From Youtube footage Credit: Name: Guardian News
Photo: Silhouette of woman holding a beauty queen crown
Credit: Getty Images
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