Updated On: 19 November, 2025 09:17 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
From its 1952 debut to Miss Universe 2025, a look at how the pageant evolved from a swimsuit contest into a global platform for culture, advocacy, and women’s leadership

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Beauty pageants may have been stigmatized in recent times for promoting unhealthy beauty standards. However, they come from a 74-year-long legacy that aims to empower women.
Renowned global pageants like Miss Universe and Miss World were created to celebrate confidence, culture, and the accomplishments of women from around the world.