14 Things Girls Who Grew Up Competing In Beauty Pageants Know To Be True Ari Eastman “ Seeing your friend win is honestly amazing. Even if you wanted to win.
In Defense Of Pageants Adelle Amies “ My advice to you is this, forget the naysayers and the doubters. Don’t fear the “what if they…” “what will they…” because it doesn’t matter. Every day that you open your eyes is a gift of another chance, a gift that not everyone is fortunate to receive.
Rejection, Tenacity, And Miss Universe: The Part About Pageantry People Often Overlook Jen Gilbert “ It teaches women that many times rejection is not a reflection of them, but rather a reflection of a particular circumstance.
You Can Be A Feminist And Still Support Pageantry Whittney Allen “ If you look up the word “feminism” in the dictionary you will find the following definition: the belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities. Now I’m not sure about you, but I feel that should they wish, men should certainly be able to compete in a pageant.
The Damage Of Being A “Good” Role Model Ari Eastman “ A good role model was simple: this chaste, heteronormative, God-fearing girl. That was it.
Yes, I Can Compete In Beauty Pageants And Still Be A Feminist Kiara Imani Williams “ When did the word “feminist” turn into a divisive ploy to turn females against one another?
8 Truths About Beauty Pageants You Might Not Know Ashley Pariseau “ They can be very expensive. There are entrance fees, wardrobe costs, professional head shots, physical training, interview coaching, hair and makeup services, travel and hotel accommodations, etc.
The Importance Of Honey Boo Boo Ben Branstetter “ As disastrous as most Americans probably view the Thompsons (show me a family without its own issues and I’ll show you a delusion), it is impossible to miss how absolutely happy they are.
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