Trishala Lakhani is a dentist, BBC presenter and 2021 Miss Universe Great Britain finalist. Beauty pageants have been a contested part of our culture so in this episode I break down the stereotypes of pageanting and we discuss how beauty pageants promote empowerment and create several opportunities for women. A very interesting and topical debate, I hope you all enjoy this episode!

Topics:

- Why did you apply for Miss Universe GB

- Are the beauty standards set on the contestants fair

- Are the pageants really empowering

- What opportunities do pageants create?

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