"Miss Universe Canada has officially
accepted Jenna Talackova, a transsexual, as a contestant in the upcoming
finals in May 19. Jenna has already represented Canada at Miss
International Queen, a beauty pageant for transsexuals. The fact that
she was accepted as a contestant raised several ethical and moral issues
but for some it is a sign of equality. Canada is one of the progressive
nations on earth with a very liberal application of its Equality Law as
enshrined in its 1982 constitution.
But many pageant fans are not happy with
this. They see it as an affront to the establishment since contests like
the Big4 (Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss International and Miss Earth)
are meant for naturally born women. While we've seen lesbians competing
at the state level as in the case of Miss California USA 2012, the
current issue is far more controversial because this is about a person
born as a man and converted himself into a woman.
Still, many see this as a sign of equality
and of freedom. After all, Jenna is legally a woman. Supporters say
this is about someone who pursue his or her dream and should not be
discriminated against.
Then again too, there may be more than a few who are afraid of her winning!!!!
This story came from "MISSOSOLOGY"
Thanks Bobbie!
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