The newly crowned Miss Universe and Miss World are advocates of using beauty to effect change. Do we need pageants to promote purpose?

<p>The newly crowned <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-50712666">Miss Universe</a> and <a href="https://www.euronews.com/2019/12/15/miss-world-2019-says-beauty-pageants-still-have-value">Miss World</a> are advocates of using beauty to effect change. Do we need pageants to promote purpose?</p>

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