On the NDTV talk show, one person asked viewers what they would do if an “all-American” looking woman were in an Indian beauty pageant.
“Would you crown her Miss India? I’m not sure.”
The conversation continues on the Internet and on talk shows. Everyone seems to agree that what people consider beautiful often depends on where they live. But as the world becomes smaller, ideas about beauty are changing.
And, in France, the Senate has voted to ban beauty pageants for children under 16.
French lawmakers say they are trying to prevent girls from being sexualized too early. A new bill proposes that anyone who enters a child in a beauty pageant could be sentenced to two years in prison and 30,000 euros in fines.
The bill now goes to the lower house of parliament for another vote.
Beauty pageants for girls are popular mostly in rural areas in France. The children often wear make-up and formal dresses.
Critics say the pageants, advertising and even stores that sell sexy clothes for young girls teach children too early that they are sexual beings.
Some pageant organizers say they try not to make the contests too grown-up. For instance, they ban make-up, swimming suits and high heels.
The Socialist government’s equal rights minister says his party may push for a compromise measure on pageants when the bill goes to the lower house.
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