Pageant

media and society. Women are objectified and perceived through the conventional gender role. Beauty pageants for example is demeaning to women because they focus more on the physical characteristics than the mental capabilities of these women. For women who are naturally beautiful it is a…

All of these characteristics of the pageant exist, all while there is no equivalent form of objectification in America for men. Advertisements, commercials, and pictures tell it all-women are more objectified than men, and not just even in pageants. Women are almost always exposing their breasts, behind, or a considerable amount of their genital area in advertisements for clothing, or are at least somewhat naked, while men are usually fully clothed. For the rare occasion, in fitness apparel, men…

The Best Christmas Pageant is about six of the worst children in the history of the world. A small town is turned upside down when the Herdman’s decide they want to take part in the annual Christmas pageant. In Sunday school one morning, Mrs. Armstrong, asked the children what are you thankful for? According to Charlie Bradley, he is thankful that there are no Herdman’s in Sunday school. Surely, no one is surprised to hear about the Herdman’s not attending Sunday school, because this is the…

their age. Beauty pageants for young girls have become more popular since the show “Toddlers and Tiaras” aired on TV for the first time. In 1996, a 6 year-old daughter, who was famous for beauty pageants, was left dead in her basement at her own home. The case is still being questioned as to who killed the little girl, but I can almost guarantee you that the parents wish they would have never allowed their daughter to partake in pageants. Here are some reasons why beauty pageants are fallacious…

“Lets Call Her ‘Miss America’!”(Nussbaum). Beginning as early as the 1920s, beauty pageants presented girls and young women wearing various attires and showcasing their talent (Nussbaum). Judges, then and now, are looking for the “complete package”: the young lady that exudes the most confidence, beauty, and knowledge (Nussbaum). Since then, the child beauty pageant business is one of the most popular in pageantry and has evolved into a “multi-billion dollar industry” that has led to numerous…

television in the United States. During this time beauty pageants, Barbie, and Marilyn Monroe were all popular in society. Beauty pageants gave families something to watch together. Barbie’s gave young girls something to imagine and play with. Marilyn Monroe became a famous icon in Hollywood as well as movies. Beauty pageants, Barbie, and Marilyn Monroe all exhibited characteristics which consisted of beauty and sexuality. Miss America pageants have been popular since they were first established…

“Macy!” my mother ordered. “That was my cue. I gotta go. I will see you later Lucy,” I said in a hurry. I went into the house and said, “What mom?” “Macy! I told we have to pick out a shoes for you. Now let 's go.” It was two days before the pageant, and mother already yelling at me. When we got into the store people were crying and laughing in there and I was with mom mother standing right in front of everyone looking like did not belong. “Macy go with the lady she will help you”. When…

“what would I say to parents of children living in the industry? My only advice is to get out of Hollywood and let them lead normal lives.” (Cartwright “Child Beauty”). Mr. Feldman supports the claim of young girls needing to not be involved in these pageants and in Hollywood fame (Cartwright “Child Beauty”).I think that young girls lose their sense of self-respect and respect for their parents as well because they are basically spoiled with this fame, and that can be dangerous, because your kid…

After reviewing some of the information about the Miss American Pageant it becomes clear that there are certain practices to hinder the women of color from participating or thinking about participating. Few women of color actually compete with fewer winning any types of crowns or awards. The women are dealing with the perception of attractiveness varied over time and culture. In the American culture women are valued as beautiful by external beauty and not by the saying “it is what is on the…

After viewing the "Beauty Factory" documentary through a critical lens, I can affirm that beauty contests form an important part of the daily Venezuelan culture. So much so that, if you ask any Venezuelan girl what she wants to be when she grows up, she is very likely to respond, "una miss”. As seen in the documentary, in Venezuela it is very easy to find beautiful women in all places, of any race and social class, and it is not uncommon for there to be as many modeling academies because as I…