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act and dress in such an adult fashion may cause them to miss out on certain rites of passage, such as the first time a girl might wear a formal dress under normal circumstances (eg., at a prom) (Child beauty pageants). Furthermore, joining beauty contests at a young age subjects the children to rigorous routines and schedules, they are prone to miss the usual stuff that kids join and experience growing up. Children concentration is not focused of kindergarten or school and not to find first…

Beauty pageants can decrease the amount of family time, school time, and not enjoying their childhood. Beauty pageants are not free to enter it requires a lot of financial stability. According to Lucia Grosaru, “Moms are the ones who fill out the application, pay the participation fee.” Application fee, hair and make-up, outfits will cost between $2,000 to $3,000. Each time you enter you need to pay the fee again and have new outfits which cost money. According to the article, “Toddlers & Tiaras…

Kyoto: The Heart of the Geisha Community If you’ve always wondered what it would feel like to be a geisha or if you want to meet one in the flesh, then it’s high time you book a ticket to Japan. Seeing a geisha in action is definitely a unique and memorable experience. In case you’re a fan of the book and film, Memoirs of a Geisha, you’ll be thrilled to experience it all in Kyoto. First, here’s everything you need to know about the life of a geisha. The Makings of a Geisha A geisha is a…

Chaz Dean is a hairstylist to the stars. True, most of his clients are Hollywood celebrities. However, his products are readily available to the public. We've all seen his famous info-commercials advertising the Wen by Chaz Dean hair-care line. Women are sitting around on a stage raving about the wonderful results they obtained with the Wen by Chaz hair-care products. An article appeared on Bustle about a young woman that decide to put the products to the test. Would the products tame her limp,…

When talking about Child Modeling, perhaps girls more than boys tend to hog the headlines. More girls than boys are interested in a career as models from a tender age. Of note, however, is the fact that modeling is probably not meant for all children. Some children appear to be born to do modeling, while others have to be coerced and cajoled to think about doing it. If trained and guided well, children can enjoy very successful careers as top models. The industry is no longer a preserve of those…

To the ecstatic audience of 1,600 filling the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, the beauty pageant was just a thirty-five dollar show full of attractive women competing for a crown. However, as a representing delegate I can concur that the pageant was more than just glitz and glamour. It was about the drama behind the scenes, the improvisations, the pounds of makeup, the extremely tight and heavy clothing, and the stressed delegates giving it their all. The ultimate goal wasn’t just…

Child beauty pageants started around 1921 but only recently have it become a trend. However, in France legislators feel child pageants should be banned in the USA. Child beauty pageants encourage children to act as an adult in a sexual manner. The girls have to sacrifice childhood activities for beauty pageants. Many young girls value external beauty rather than internal beauty. Beauty pageants can take away the experience of growing up at the right age. Sexualizing girls in both photo shoots…

in France. Legislators in the French Parliament have issued a move to ban such pageants that are radically supported in places like the United States. The source for formulating the controversial ban stems from the views that pageants, and similar contests, force the youth surrounding them into a state of hyper-sexualization (Healy). Vast citizens are worried that the girls are being exploited. The youngest among them, pre-school aged, appear caked under makeup, tanned by chemical sprays and…

“3 turns, 2 hearts, 1 dream” This is one of the most famous quotes known in the world of barrel racing. I have been a part of this world since I was a little girl. There are many men and women around the world that share my passion for the sport. I would like to share my passion with you. Everything from the equipment, the pattern, how to prep and train the horse, and more. My hope, is by the end of this essay, you will understand the sport I have grown up loving. Just as any other sport, the…

Child Beauty Pageants: Mental Poison for Children Heavy makeup, long curly hair, high-heeled shoes, dangling earrings, bikini top, and sexiness. What I was describing is not a film actress or a woman model, but rather an 8-year-old child beauty pageant contestant. Normally, none of these words should be associated with a child; however, multiple girls as I describe can be seen on child beauty pageants like Toddlers & Tiaras, Little Miss Perfect, and Painted Babies. Originating from the U.S.,…