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Miss Universe Indonesia rocked by sexual abuse allegations: Is it time to stop beauty pageants?
FirstpostFive Miss Universe Indonesia contestants have alleged they were asked by organisers to strip their tops for ‘body checks’ and photographs before the finals on 3 August. Beauty pageants have had a long relationship with controversies, with many questioning their relevancy in the modern age Miss Universe Indonesia is at the centre of controversy as multiple beauty pageant contestants have filed a police complaint accusing organisers of sexual harassment. The global Miss Universe Organisation also said it will look into the matter, adding it takes sexual misconduct allegations “very seriously”. “It is high time Endemol Production finally removes all sexist clauses from its regulations.” A debate erupted after the organisers of the Miss England beauty pageant said they were mulling bringing back the swimwear round which was banned in 2009. These must surely be indicators that organisers know the future of beauty pageants is untenable.” She also noted how viewership of Miss Universe contests has been declining globally.
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