BERLIN: A 33-year-old mother of two was crowned Miss Germany on Saturday in a revamped contest which organisers say focused on a woman’s conviction and personality rather than her looks, ditching the classic swimsuit walk. Dressed in a black trouser suit, Anja Kallenbach prevailed in the final of the “Empowering Authentic Women” contest, broadcast on Youtube.
In the face of criticism that such contests are sexist and reinforce mysoginistic attitudes, other organisers, including those of Miss United States, have also dropped the swimsuit round. The Miss Germany organiser said the women aged between 18 and 39 needed to show that “they have a goal in mind and are committed to a better tomorrow”.
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