At 06:56 PM 2/19/04, Dan Minette wrote: >Our local high school is putting on a beauty constant as a fund raiser. >The contest includes several sections: beach wear, talent, formal wear, and >Q&A. My question for the list is do you think this is inherently sexist; >or could it be OK?
I don't think it is sexist, anymore than I think the Chippendales are sexist. I would be slightly more concerned by the thought that the school and parents would put pressure on the girls concerned to participate whether they want to or not. Alan Forrester Taking children Seriously - http://www.takingchildrenseriously.com/ Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
