Should Beauty Contests Be Eliminated

Do people think beauty contests help women in a positive way? This question is something lots of women think about. There are all sorts of contests. Some are for sports, for political purposes and some are solely based on beauty. Some people believe in beauty contests being a big part of life. Most people think that beauty contests are not useful in any way. Since beauty contests cause girls and women to have a negative view of their body image the contests should be based on intelligence, abilities, and how they impact the community in a positive way and since they do not do that they should be eliminated. Beauty contests should be eliminated because they are solely based on beauty. These contests do not show a positive outcome for any of the participants because of what these women are judged on. Women and girls should not want to out pretty each other. All women should be treated equal with no hesitation and should not be judged. Being in beauty contests does not build …show more content…
The girls and women that participate should know the people of the community, and should know what the people enjoy. Knowing ones surroundings is another important factor. A contestant of a beauty contest should know what they are doing to help each person around themselves. "It takes a certain kind of person with a certain kind of disposition to successfully compete in a beauty pageant" (Joshua). This shows that if one to win the beauty pageant it should be because of the connection they have with the community. Being a positive role model can help so many people in the long run, and that is what girls and women in beauty contests should also be judged on. To show respect and responsibility to the community will prove to the judges that this women is committed to helping the community out and being a great role