Are beauty contests degrading womanhood?

Womanhood is a broad term. Personally, I believe that a womanhood is defined by the woman. To one, it may be a choice to make a home for herself and her family. To dedicate her life to building a home and a family and being happy in that. To another, it may be ambition, drive and the highly coveted corner office. To a third, it may be to have fun, and drink and party and just let go. Neither of these women's are wrong, because although their choices are as different as chalk and cheese, there is one common thread running through them all- they all made a choice. I believe that womanhood is a woman's choice, and it is for her to decide.

It is wrong to say that Beauty pageants degrade womanhood, because the women that make the choice to participate in these pageants are empowered, and not demolished. The concept of Beauty pageants was original to give women a platform to showcase themselves and make a name for themselves. However, today the concept is changing, it is open to all kinds of women from all walks of life to come out and make a name for themselves. It focusses on holistic attributes, and not just body and beauty. The only drawback that I see with beauty pageants in today's day and age is the strict body type clauses. We live in an age that promotes a healthy body type, which should mean that the quintessential tall-leggy-skinny model image should be removed and yield its place to mind over matter. The concept of beauty pageants has evolved to the extent to there being men's beauty pageants as well. My take away here would be that what one chooses to partake in, is his or her own vocation. As long as they are not infringing on someone else's beliefs and rights, and/or hurting themselves there is no problem. If a woman chooses to participate in a beauty pageant, whatever her reasons, she should be able to, because no one stops a man from becoming a househusband. At the end, it all boils down to choice- and whatever the choice is, no one has a right to question it.

Hello Everyone,

I would like to share my views as well.

Everything has there pros and cons, so I also think if beauty contest are degrading womanhood then obviously it is increasing her values as well. We should not think only negative things even we should encourage the positive things.

What are the things which is really good and we should encourage to woman to do that?

1. Beauty contest are providing jobs to woman, it is providing a platform to woman to make her own identity. She has that talent and confidence by which she can win the world.

2. Beauty contest are not depend only on beauty, they have certain criteria's to take the participate in beauty contest and win the competition. So obviously if she is talented only then she can take the participation in competition.

3. Beauty contest is the platform where people start to knowing about the favorite models, like:- what she likes to wear?, How she behaves with others?, What she has done so she is there? How she think? etc. So, through this thing we can explore good things like:- We can explore our culture, we can explore good habits in followers.

4. If one woman takes a good step then other world wide woman get inspired with her. And inspiration is really needful for our country development.

Yes, we should avoid few things as well:-.

1). We should not make this platform to show of body instead of this we should promote our culture.

2). Should not take it as jealousy and all, if someone is having good talent she will be famous, so we should learn from them.

3). Do not consider this thing as everything its a part of life, so should not take the beauty medicine and all.

Thank you to read this.

Good morning friends.

Everyone has put his points whatever you all think. I want to put my views.

According to me beauty contests are not degrading womanhood. Beauty contest is not merely an exposing contest as many of my friends think. Why can't we see the good aspects of it. I want to put some points in fact some positive points.

1. It makes women more confident before the world.

2. It give chances to woman to find their hidden qualities.

3. Its not only the physical appearance which is noticed in the woman but it tests their knowledge about various aspects, their confidence, their ability to handle situations in critical situations.

Don't these things make woman of our society self dependent and confident?Don't these things make woman of our society empowered?

Yes this is a man dominating society so just one for one single thing we can neglect all the good things related to it. My friends womanhood is not about just living in a home as a wife, doing everything according to her husband. According to me womanhood shows their ability to excel in various aspects, various situations of their life.

In the end I would like to conclude that beauty contests are not degrading the the womanhood but working in favour of womanhood. There are many games also where athletes or players have to wear such types of clothes in which their body is exposed like swimming, tennis so should we ban those games also? Everything has some bad thing related to it or maybe ever one see things in different ways which make it bad.

Thank you.

I dont think beauty contests are degrading womanhood. In name beauty contests itself we can understand clearly it s a competition based on beauty. Beauty contests is the place only to expose their physical beauty. Its a hectic work to maintain beauty with physical fittings. Womans are not only showing their beauty, they are trying to express many factors like self confidence, maintenance of beauty, talents, way of speaking, positive attitudes and they are facing various audiences with a full of challenges. probably, if any girl went for any birthday parties or marriages they wil try to prove tat they are lookin much pretty than other woman in parties.. Everyone eyes should turn on her.. Its quite nature about gals. Wat am coming to say here is, gals are trying to expose their beauties even though in parties so wats a wrong in this beauty contests. It is a only place where each and every audiences and media look upon the models so they wil try to prove their talents and best performance.. Its a quite challenge for a model among modellers. It is nothing there to think this is degrading womanhood.. Each and every women has unique talents and intersts..

Conclusion : Finaly, i conclude here is each and every coins has two faces by the way in each and every fields has both positive and negative things.. Try to do something positive from negative things. On the other hand, how we take it is and how we see is.. Only let we see about a postive things in a proper and right way not in a wrong way !!

Beauty contest itself a beautiful feeling of women's smartness, gesture and expression. In my opinion, beauty contest give a good platform and immense confidence where they can show their talent all around the world.

In our ancient days, women used to consider just for house hold chores and take care of their families but nowadays, situation are very different. Women have lots of rights, desire and ability to do something in all fields.

Through such contest they would become self dependent and build a huge network in society to get lots of opportunities like jobs, fitness and self respect.

On the other hand, there is also disadvantages. Women who are really interested to take part in such contest have to pass many tests regarding fitness, mental ability and showing their beauty in front of the crowd. On the other hand, it is their compulsion to spend a big amount to look beautiful and get back to their shape like plastic surgery, parsonal yoga trainer ect.

Once who does not win the contest goes to depression and other consequences. Unfortunately many girls who have great desire to remain in fashion shows have to give up their religion, families cultures and education so on.

Moreover, I think instead of helding such shows we should more emphasis over education education and other aspects.

Believe or not, every women should be respected equally and crowned instead of only one.

Beauty contests degrade the participants and not ALL women. I completely fail to see the point in competing with other women over something as pointless and superficial and temporary as physical beauty. I feel very very sorry for the contestants. What sad lives they must have to feel the need to be validated in front of the world/country/state etc. By being the most "beautiful" woman in the are. What exactly is the point of this competition? What is being achieved by it? Is it only for entertainment? The hapless contestants feel the entire world is watching THEM when actually they are just fodder for the spectator's idle entertainment. To each his own I say and live and let live. But when the practices of some people become popular and start harming other aspirants. Physically. Mentally. Emotionally. That is when we put our foot down. If we are going to have a contest on beauty why not keep a contest where the winner is the person with the most INNER beauty? Why does that idea not sound as appealing as watching a contest for physical beauty? Thats right. Because the audience doesn't really care about the contestants or what they do or how they contribute to this world. They just want to leer and feast their eyes on beautiful bodies and after the show go home to their spouse and forget about the women altogether.

Paying due respect to the views of my fellow members in the present group discussion, I would love to share my views about the same. First of all I thinl beauty contest is neither effecting nor degrading womenhood rather it is helping them to groom and broom their talent. Yes, it is providing them the platform through which they could prove their worth and mettle to the rest of the world. Besides, there are a number of burning examples in font of us where by a women after going through such contests made a name for herself and leading a financially and economically sound life thereafter. Aft.

Er taking part in such contests a woman gets more sharpened in the professional world and she gets a number of options available to her hereafter to boost her carrier by a wide range of career oprions available to her. She could have a careerin modelling, Djs, news nroadcaster, show hoster etc. Finally, it is the perfect platform to a women to. Channelise, capitalize and harness her beauty.

In conclusion, I would like to add that beauty contests are must welcome contests and it is helping the women to add a new dimension to their beauty and womenhood and such contests should only be encouraged by one and all so that tomorror our women fraternity could rise and shine like the toppest star in the sky.

Starting with an important term "womanhood". What is womanhood? Womanhood is a broad term. Personally, I believe that womanhood is a term related to a woman's choice. To one it may be to live happily with their family. But for others, it may be to work hard to earn money and respect. Both of them are correct at their place.

Only there chooses are different. But they both choose what they wanted to do. I believe that womanhood is a women's choice and it is for her to decide. And to go or work in the beauty and fashion industry is also her choose. So, basically fashion industries are a place or platform for young ladies where they can showcase their beauty and talent.

It is the platform where she can make her own identity, also it gives a celebrity status. It helps them realize their inner self and confidence. Which helps her to be self-dependent in these societies. In this Industry, someone is not judged only by physical beauty but also by the mental beauty of the contestants. This place gives a chance to find hidden quality in her or to improve her quality. It also shows social awareness, attitude towards the society. Concluding that I believe that "beauty and fashion industries are not degrading womanhood". It's there to choose to work there.

The topic seems to be true at first sight, but when deeply pondered, it will be found that it depends on the woman participating. If she participates without any external additions or supplements and strives to express her personality honestly in front of everyone then is good!

But if she just adds on external beauty enhancers, learns some BIG GLEAMING words and then dreams to be at the top, then it is a waste.

The beauty contests aim to identify the most effective personality out of the thousands standing at the corner, not only in terms of external beauty but also in terms of their confidence towards facing the world.

Some women leave their families and all beloved ones to enter into such shows. But this is not womanhood! Womanhood is when you manage your family, your work, your time. Such women show their artificial confidence (which they do not really have) , and once successful, forget all behind. They forget their parents, their relatives!

In my opinion, the beauty contests must be based on how you maintain your body, and also how you maintain an equilibrium between every part of your life - like job, family, children. Because THIS is true womanhood and not that superficial living which has no real significance!

India is greatly hailed as a land of culture and tradition. Women are considered to be the ornament of the country. Beauty contests are a platform designed specifically to identify and promote the hidden talent of the women, who represent India on a global platform. Beauties like aishwariya rai, sushmita sen have made India proud with their beauty, talent, confidence, and showcased their individuality. Women draw inspiration from such examples. Beauty contest is just a platform. Its not a disgrace to a women. As beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder, so beauty contests should be mirrored as an opportunity to express and impress.

If people think it is a mode of entertainment and a disgrace to Indian tradition, then its the view that needs a thorough modification. Beauty contests should not be limited to zero size figures and wearing short dresses. Beauty contests should be about testing inner beauty and enhancing each participants confidence.

Modern definition of beauty contest has become only the physical beauty and projecting women as mere objects with makeup dabbed faces. Its the projection that degrades womanhood not the mode. So beauty pageants should be encouraged and viewed positively.