Ahead of Miss Universe, Gen-Z voices debate whether beauty pageants empower or exclude in 2025

With the Miss Universe pageant set to take place on November 21, in Thailand, conversations around beauty, representation, and empowerment are once again in the spotlight. Once seen as a global stage for confidence and glamour, beauty pageants now face questions about whether they truly reflect modern ideals of inclusivity and authenticity.

For Gen-Z , a generation shaped by social media, individuality, and self-awareness, the meaning of beauty is evolving fast. Confidence and purpose often outweigh conventionally 'perfect' looks. But opinions remain divided on whether pageants still serve as empowering spaces or outdated relics of another era. Read More

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