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Trans men enter Miss Italy pageant in droves after trans women are told they can’t compete
Trans men in Italy are protesting against Miss Italy's ban on trans women participating in the beauty contest by signing up themselves, in response to comments made by the contest's patron.
The patron, Patrizia Mirigliani, described it as "absurd" that trans women were allowed to compete in beauty contests and stated that only women assigned female at birth could participate in Miss Italy.
The trans men signing up for the competition hope to draw attention to the exclusionary stance and challenge outdated views on gender identity, highlighting the need for inclusivity and equality.