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Do we really need a Miss Universe?

Shir Shuchmacher explains why it may be time to retire the annual pageant.

by  Shir Shuchmacher
Published on  08-03-2021 18:43
Last modified: 08-03-2021 19:01
Do we really need a Miss Universe?AP / Isaac Brekken

Miss Mexico Jimena Navarrete is crowned Miss Universe 2010 by Stefania Fernandez during the Miss Universe pageant, Monday, Aug. 23, 2010 | Photo: AP / Isaac Brekken

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In light of the tremendous progress women have made in Israel and beyond, having a competition that calls for empowerment of women using their body seems detached from our era.

Do people really think contestants in this contest, which will be held in Israel this year, will be judged by their personality and contribution and not by their looks?

Watch our editor's take on this.

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