Eriza Mukatora Do beauty pageants have a purpose in our society today Controversy often surrounds both adult and children pageants Many people feel that pageants unfairly exploit women Some people think that there are some benefits I chose this topic because of a personal interest in it A ID: 359020
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Child Beauty pageants
Eriza MukatoraSlide2
Do beauty pageants have a purpose in our society today?
Controversy often surrounds both adult and children pageants. Many people feel that pageants unfairly exploit women. Some people think that there are some benefits I chose this topic because of a personal interest in it. As a woman, I want to have society value my contributions, not just my personal appearance. Pageants send the message that a woman’s primary value lies in her outward appearance. It is the same in children’s pageants that mostly involve little girls. Some psychologists believe these pageants can damage a child’s self image and self worth.
Am going to primarily focused on child beauty pageants since this is where most of the current controversy seems to be focused.
I feel that a lot of problems can develop when small children are taught to dress up and mimic adults. I also think that the adult pageants are offensive because they focus mostly on beauty rather than inner qualities. Slide3
History
Beauty pageants became part of the American society in the 1920's. Child beauty pageants began in the 1960's. The children are judged based on individuality in looks, capability, poise, perfection and confidenceSlide4
Are there any benefits for girls who participate?
A beauty pageant helps one to overcome stage fright and build self confidence; it also gives one a platform to speak her mind and the prize money of the beauty pageants generally come as scholarships which can be used for further studies. Slide5Slide6
Parents of pageant child
The parent’s of the pageant child force their children to practice for hoursLots of parents only enter their daughter in this contests to win prizes and moneyMothers directly contribute to the sexualisation by entering their daughters to engage in behaviors associated with sexiness Slide7
Loss of childhood
Forced to grow up way too fast by their lives dominated by competitionsPut under extreme pressure, endure criticism, failure and exhaustionGrowing up is complicated enough fear for their safety and wellbeing Slide8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTf78ku0UAkSlide9
Conclusion
Although, changes to child beauty pageants are far from totally reality, there can be sublet changes if parents and the beauty pageants agencies take full responsibility for providing a safe and courteous environment for their children. children should be allowed to be children, rather than being premature adult.I feel that beauty pageants should have age limit