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... > social science subjects > sociology > gender and sexuality > gender and society > gender identities and roles > beauty pageants
... > social science subjects > sociology > gender and sexuality > gender and society > gender and health > beauty pageants

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beauty pageants  

Definition(s)

  • Beauty pageants or beauty contests are competitions where female contestants are judged primarily on their physical appearance. Although some pageants assess nonphysical characteristics such as personality, intelligence, and talent, the main criterion is physical attractiveness. [Source: Encyclopedia of Women in Today's World The Multimedia Encyclopedia of Women in Today's World; Beauty Pageants]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-ZC7S19VR-R

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