USA – According to CNN spokesperson, Miss Teen USA is eliminating swimsuit competition from the beauty pageant show. Athletic wear competition is replacing the swimsuit portion.
This is an effort to initiate approach towards gender empowerment stressing equality among genders.
According to the Paula Shugart’s memo, President of Miss Universe Organization, this decision of Miss Teen USA reflects the cultural change that empowers womanhood worldwide and encourages them to lead the frontline to live an empowered life. Organization aims that the Miss Teen USA followers will support the decision.
The beauty pageants WME/IMG hold namely Miss Teen USA, Miss USA and Miss Universe. This is an effort to change the demeaning aspect associated with the beauty pageants worldwide. Miss World competition had already eliminated swimsuit portion back in 2014.
Miss Teen USA 2016 pageant is to be held on July 30th in Las Vegas.
