Throughout the month of March, the Collegian is highlighting strong women throughout history. In this, we honor ordinary women who fought for the future in which we now live. We also renew our commitment to seek true equality in all aspects of life.  Beauty pageants have a convoluted history, with some declaring them as a way for girls to form social connectedness, encourage self-confidence and promote charity work and advocacy. Meanwhile, critics believe that beauty pageants emphasize beauty over talent, … Continue reading Women’s History Month: Beauty standards must be inclusive to positively shape social norms