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Swimsuit Contest As Hot As Ever!

By: Sam Curtis
 

The swimsuit contest has proven itself to be hugely successful in raising money or in promotional activities. The fact remains though, that there is a significant number of the population who would argue that they are nothing more than exploitation vehicles for women. The organizers of these contests counter claim that swimsuit contests provide judges the perfect opportunity to judge a person's physical fitness, their poise and their posture.

In America the swimsuit contest is as American as homemade apple pie. Often the swimsuit contest is a stand alone event where contestants are judged solely on their physical appearance. The swimsuit contest is also held as an integral part of the large beauty pageants where contestants are judged in several other areas, each being allocated a separate score.

The critics of the swimsuit contest have always held the view that these events degrade and objectify women. Not only this, they believe that such contests send out the wrong message to all young girls. This is that beauty is by far the single most important asset any female can have.

It is well known that sex sells, so it is understandable that the beautiful bikini clad model is used extensively on promotions. Unfortunately this has had the disastrous effect of sending out incorrect messages to society where worth is now equated with beauty and perfect bodies. It is no wonder that so many of our young are afflicted with either eating or emotional problems.

Unfortunately a lot of controversy remains over the swimsuit contest particularly in our major pageants such as Miss America or Miss Universe. Interestingly the swimsuit contest now only contributes 15% to the contestant's score in Miss America. Talent and the private interview section of the contest now rates far more on the judge's scorecard. The swimsuit contest is in fact rated as second lowest to the onstage questions which are only considered to be worth 5% of the total score.

Because of the concern that a number of people have over the relevancy of a swimsuit contest in such pageants, a phone poll was conducted to determine public opinion. A huge 87 percent of people who were phoned voted in favour of retaining this part in these major contests.

The swimsuit contest does however provide a stage for many models to gain exposure and subsequently launch their careers. Swimwear models are much sought after and are an integral part of the fashion industry. Many super models began their international careers on the swimsuit contest catwalk wearing their high-heels and their bikini.

The swimsuit contest has been around for close to a century now, and even though it is now generally accepted in Western countries it still receives much criticism. Originally it was totally forbidden by the middle class who saw it as a manifestation of low moral values. Its acceptance was however enhanced greatly during the Second World War, when beauty queens were recruited to entertain the troops and to promote the sale of American bonds.

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During her swimsuit contest times, Sam Curtis gained many trophies. Nowadays, her website VogueSwimwear.org brings the hot and exciting swimwear to both sexes alike.
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