Stereotypes of Pageants- Feminist Analysis

Have you ever watched the movie, Miss Congeniality starring Sandra Bullock? The movie is most well- known amongst pageant girls or those who enjoy watching shows such as Miss USA and the Miss Universe pageants. Many people may also watch reality television shows such as, Toddlers and Tiaras. Though, what you may perceive in this show is not what pageants are really like. From personal experience, I have met other women who have are kind-hearted and true. In today's society, many think that the women who partake in pageantry are big-headed and superior and are chosen to reign for a year because of their physical beauty. However, this is not the case. Pageantry revolves around the ideal of being able to feel confidently beautiful in your own skin. It is very important that women are able to go through their life and not question their self-worth and place in society because of the repression against all women. In acknowledgement of certain portions of the competition; walking around in a bathing suit- this portion, however, is not about how thin they may be. This is about showing the public and the judges that you are confident even when wearing a two- piece and having fun! This portion of the competition also shows how goal-oriented you are in living a healthy lifestyle. Pageantry also dedicates a platform for women who want to make a difference in the world. This gives us the opportunity to represent ourselves, our gender, our ethnicity, and the values we believe in. Becoming a titleholder means becoming a leader for movements that we are most passionate about.