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A. who's involved? 1. women 2. the society B. what happened? 1. Some people are completely against these pageants, claiming they're degrading to women. ([]) 2. Others feel that they provide great opportunities, like offering substantial scholarship money so that women can get an education. ([]) C. when is it important? 1. Other scholarships are only to really smart people, so now more "average" intelligence women have an opportunity. ([]) 2. Women aren't forced to do this if they don't want to, but if they do, it's a great way to get a scholarship. ([]) D. why does it happen? 1. to improve careers 2. to grant scholarships E. what are its effects? 1. "I think things like this are what lead to the high rates of anorexia, bulimia, and plastic surgery in today's society." ([]) 2. but which adds to the pressure on all women to conform to it. This can be harmful to women by encouraging dieting, eating disorders and cosmetic surgery, or simply by making them feel inadequate and ugly. ([]) F. who is for/ against it? 1. "parents, they help my daughter make friends" ([]) 2. SHARIAH LAW IN AFGHANISTAN **AGAINST BEAUTY** PAGEANT ([]) G. who is interested in it? 1. girls who want to be granted scholar ships to go to schools 2. girls who enjoy being in the spotlight H. what is it like? 1. you have to answer questions 2. you preform your talents I. what are it's strengths/ weaknesses 1. grant's you scholarships to places 2. there isn't really a purpose other than the scholarships J. how does it make people feel? 1. causes stress 2. make the girls happy if they win something K. how does it change things? 1. can make or break a girls career 2. the girls are put under a lot of pressure and are contantly in the spotlight
 * TOPIC: What purpose do "beauty" contests serve in society?**