modelling, talent, and personal interviews, possible awards include titles, tiaras or crowns, sashes, savings bonds, and cash prizes. I strongly believe that these contests reinforce the idea that girls should be valued primarily for their physical appearance, and that this puts tremendous pressure on girls to conform to usual beauty standards by spending time and money on fashion, cosmetics, hair styling and even cosmetic surgery. This also encourages some young girls to diet to the point of harming…
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