Admittedly, we know next to nothing about beauty pageants and a lot of what we do know is dark and salacious! Join Jen and Carolyn as they delve into the history of beauty pageants. We'll also examine why some folks consider them to be an antiquated patriarchal exercise in amplifying external beauty. But, are they more than just racist, sexist contests that have no place in modern times? You be the judge!
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