Nudist Pageants
Nudist beauty pageants are often frowned upon by naturists as they are often seen as a form of exploitation of women. Nevertheless, they were a part of organised naturism for a long time, and continue to be organised in some resorts and clubs. This group provides a platform for the exchange of views on beauty pageants. Pictures or videos of pageants are also welcome.
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Pageants and feminism
Return to DiscussionsThe main criticism of nudist pageants, and probably the reason why they are not often organised anymore, is that they are a form of exploitation and reduce women to (sex) objects. But is that really the case? Aren't they more like the celebration of the beauty of the naked human body? And is the fact of being confident enough about one's body to show it openly for others to view and appreciate not more a sign of body acceptance, liberation and emancipation? Of women and men, for that matter, as the few nudist pageants that are still held these days usually elect both "misses" and "misters" . It would be nice to get the group members' view on this, especially female members.
I was in Cap d'Agde 5-6 years ago and there was a nudist pageants organized. One of the organizer was one of the more active girls one the old pageant movies made in Cap d'Agde. So it still happens, but perhaps more private now.
It would be nice to have more information on those pageants that are still taking place, even if they are more private.
I like nude pageants too.
These pageants are fun and a change from everyday life in the resort or club.
And if the participants find their bodies beauty and like to show off, they will also have fun with it.
And the jury and audience should not concentrate to the special beauty-ones they should also have a good comment for all the others who are not the winners. This strengthens their self-confidence, promotes cohesion in the resort or club and can also encourage the younger-ones to show themselves nude on stage too and not base their own bodies on exaggerated ideals of beauty.
I so much agree with you, Milaja. It is fun and confidence building to participate in a pageant, and participating is more important than winning. The outcome should be: "All have won, and all should have prizes"like in Alice in Wonderland.