Despite this criticism, beauty pageants continue to be popular around the world, with thousands of young women competing for titles and prizes each year. Many contestants see beauty pageants as a way to showcase their talents and achievements, gain self-confidence, and pursue opportunities in modeling, acting, and other fields. In recent years, there has been a growing movement within the beauty pageant industry to promote diversity and inclusivity, with pageants featuring contestants of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds. Some pageants have also adopted new formats and criteria for judging, focusing on factors such as talent, intelligence, and philanthropy in addition to physical beauty.
