Title of “Miss”:
Is the title of “Miss” going to be changed to “Mrs.” if a married woman wins the pageant? Will the title name possibly change each year? These were the questions that came to my head, and I’m sure many of yours, when the announcement was made. After thinking about it, I realized that the Miss Universe pageant has been around for over 70 years and has established itself as a brand. When any change occurs within a big brand, the brand name does not normally change. So, why should “Miss Universe” have to be changed? Yes, “Miss” is a title for a woman who is unwed. However, a title is defined by the brand and the actions and character of the person holding the title.
Children:
One of the biggest questions about the recent change: How will a Miss Universe fulfill their duties while still attending to their child/children? While this is a valid concern, it can be seen as sexist. Many people do not question men on how they take care of their children while having a profession with a hectic schedule. It is automatically assumed, due to stereotypes, that women are the ones taking care of the children. Yes, women take care of children, but others also take care of children: men, relatives, non-relatives, etc. If a Miss Universe winner does not have a strong support system around them that could take over for the care of the child while they are out of town on official duties, I’m sure accommodations will be made that best suit the lifestyle of the winner.