Why Beauty Pageants Are Bad: A Deep Dive Into Their Harmful Impact on Society
Introduction Beauty pageants have been a part of the popular culture for a while now, prancing out the idea that physical beauty is equated with merit and success. In flashy costumes with meticulously choreographed routines, competitions have dazzlingly entertained audiences through decades. But beneath the sequined gowns and bright smiles lies a much darker reality. To many, beauty pageants reinforce hurtful stereotypes and unhealthy standards that perpetuate woman objectification. Don’t miss out on this enlightening journey! This paper will discuss reasons why the beauty pageants are detrimental to society and provide further discussions on the negative impacts of such pageants. We also provide effective ways through which we can promote healthier and more empowering standards of beauty. The History of Beauty Pageants: A Legacy of Harm Beauty pageants originated in the late 19th century. While they were created originally to show off physical beauty, they have evolved to includ...