Town in Argentina Bans Beauty Pageants; Miss World Bans Bikinis
LatestSome changes are coming in the world of beauty pageants.
According to the BBC, the town council of Chivilcoy in Argentina opted to ban “sexist” beauty competitions, saying they were dangerous to woman because they encourage bulimia, anorexia, violence towards women and more:
The council said that from now on Chivilcoy’s festivities and anniversaries would be celebrated by recognising the achievements of young people. They said the contests will be replaced with carnival mask competitions and prizes for volunteering.
Correspondents say a debate has been emerging for some time in Argentina about the validity of beauty competitions.
Chivilcoy is the first town in Argentina to create such a ban. The decision is causing controversy because a great deal of women in the region have launched their professional careers in media by starting as beauty pageant winners. However, according to the BBC, the National Institute against Discrimination and Xenophobia supports banning beauty contests to protect women who participate in them from attacks.