Are Beauty Pageants Out of Date?
By Carolyn Khor
March 2025 FEATURE
THE FIRST BEAUTY PAGEANT, Miss World, was created in 1951 by Eric Morley in the UK. Miss Universe debuted a year later, in 1952. Eight years later, in 1960, Miss International was created. Miss Earth came in 2001.Every year, millions tune in to watch contestants strut across stages in shimmering gowns, skimpy clothing, perfectly styled hair and dazzling smiles. For decades, beauty pageants have been marketed as celebrations of grace, intelligence and empowerment. But are these competitions truly empowering platforms...
Carolyn Khor
is a former ministerial press secretary, a former United Nations volunteer and an independent researcher/writer.
