THE LONG AND SHORT OF MISS FRANCE 2024 WIN: In what appears to be a triumph for beauty pageant winners, the recently crowned Miss France 2024, Eve Gilles, is reshaping the narrative around beauty standards. With her short hair, Gilles challenges conventional norms in a beauty contest often accused of sexism. As the sole contestant with a cropped hairstyle, she boldly declares, "No one should dictate who you are." Breaking away from the traditional image of a beauty queen with long hair, her message about individuality paints a portrait of progressive change. So, the long and short of it is simple: Gilles's victory seems like a significant step towards redefining established beauty norms. While many may still believe that beauty pageants are painfully reductive for women around the globe, Gilles’ victory feels like a small win. (By Manjusha Radhakrishnan, Entertainment Editor)
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