is beauty? What qualities are included in the definition of beauty? “Generally speaking, beauty refers to the characteristic(s) of an object that elicit human pleasure for one or more senses. Beauty cannot be negative or ugly. (Beirnet) However, there are different concepts of beauty around the world. “In Nigeria, tall and heavy women are considered beautiful and admired. According to the traditional Burmese view, women with long necks are considered beautiful. (Plotnick 603). So if there are different concepts of beauty across the world, how can we salute the most beautiful girl in the world? Thus, the beauty pageant comes in. “The origin of beauty pageants dates back to the ancient European custom of choosing symbolic kings and queens for Mayday festivities. » (Sônes). Before, beauty pageants received less attention in society, but it wasn't until 1991 that they captured almost everyone's attention. “Beauty pageants became more important in society in 1921 when a hotel owner started a contest to attract tourists to town after Labor Day. The winner of this competition was called Miss America. (Beirnet). Since then, major beauty contests have been born; Miss World (1951), Miss Universe (1952), Miss International (1960) and Miss Earth (2001). What is the purpose of beauty pageants in society? This question was not new. For a long time there have been protests against beauty pageants. “Protests occurred when PT Barnum held the first modern pageants in 1854.” (Son). Questions about the purpose of having were therefore not new and they have a historical basis. Questions regarding the purpose of beauty pageants alarm women since the majority of beauty pageants are for them. Let's look at the good side of beauty pageants. Firstly, allows the use...... middle of paper......finishing money wisely and you are helping people facing poverty. Now let us know the other side of the story. Others have argued that beauty pageants promote self-esteem. Dealing with others is not easy. Only a few are capable enough to face the crowd with great confidence. It is in fact in beauty contests that women gain confidence. It is in beauty contests that women are allowed to emancipate themselves. They have the chance to meet other people. Meeting these new faces will boost their confidence. It's by meeting these new faces and seeing people happy and proud of what they do on stage that they feel valued and idolized. It’s also the time to show others their hidden talents. It is also in beauty contests that they want to prove to everyone that they can overcome their shyness in front of different types of people...

Essay / is beauty? What qualities are included in the definition of beauty? “Generally speaking, beauty refers to the characteristic(s) of an object that elicit human pleasure for one or more senses. Beauty cannot be negative or ugly. (Beirnet) However, there are different concepts of beauty around the world. “In Nigeria, tall and heavy women are considered beautiful and admired. According to the traditional Burmese view, women with long necks are considered beautiful. (Plotnick 603). So if there are different concepts of beauty across the world, how can we salute the most beautiful girl in the world? Thus, the beauty pageant comes in. “The origin of beauty pageants dates back to the ancient European custom of choosing symbolic kings and queens for Mayday festivities. » (Sônes). Before, beauty pageants received less attention in society, but it wasn't until 1991 that they captured almost everyone's attention. “Beauty pageants became more important in society in 1921 when a hotel owner started a contest to attract tourists to town after Labor Day. The winner of this competition was called Miss America. (Beirnet). Since then, major beauty contests have been born; Miss World (1951), Miss Universe (1952), Miss International (1960) and Miss Earth (2001). What is the purpose of beauty pageants in society? This question was not new. For a long time there have been protests against beauty pageants. “Protests occurred when PT Barnum held the first modern pageants in 1854.” (Son). Questions about the purpose of having were therefore not new and they have a historical basis. Questions regarding the purpose of beauty pageants alarm women since the majority of beauty pageants are for them. Let's look at the good side of beauty pageants. Firstly, allows the use...... middle of paper......finishing money wisely and you are helping people facing poverty. Now let us know the other side of the story. Others have argued that beauty pageants promote self-esteem. Dealing with others is not easy. Only a few are capable enough to face the crowd with great confidence. It is in fact in beauty contests that women gain confidence. It is in beauty contests that women are allowed to emancipate themselves. They have the chance to meet other people. Meeting these new faces will boost their confidence. It's by meeting these new faces and seeing people happy and proud of what they do on stage that they feel valued and idolized. It’s also the time to show others their hidden talents. It is also in beauty contests that they want to prove to everyone that they can overcome their shyness in front of different types of people...

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