US EditionTransgender woman challenges societal norms by applying to compete in Miss Venezuela pageant
- Sofia Salomón, an influencer and Instagram model, has applied to participate in this year's Miss Venezuela contest, aiming to be the first transgender woman to compete. She believes her participation could bring visibility and challenge the conservative society's intolerance towards any defiance of heteronormative standards.
- Venezuela is a deeply divided country, but the annual Miss Venezuela pageant has the ability to unite its population. However, the country's deeply conservative society has little acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community, and LGBTQ+ rights are not a prominent topic of discussion amidst the ongoing crisis and political tensions.
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Transgender woman Sofia Salomon challenges norms, applies to compete in Miss Venezuela pageant
Influencer and Instagram model Sofia Salomon recently applied to compete for the coveted title of Miss Venezuela, the South American nation which is said to have an unparalleled enthusiasm for beauty pageants as well as little to no tolerance for challenges to its largely heteronormative standards. If accepted, Solomon would be the first transgender woman to participate in the competition which would determine who would represent Venezuela at the
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Venezuelan’s enthusiasm for beauty pageants is unparalleled, and Miss Venezuela — the crown jewel of them all — may be the only event able to unite the deeply divided country.Once a year, class, race and politics are put aside as the South American nation tunes in to see who will represent Venezuela on the global stage. (AP)
Sofia Salomon: Transgender model wants 'to contribute to her community' as she applies for Miss Venezuela
Who is Sofia Salomon? Transgender model looks for sea change as she applies to participate in Miss Venezuela pageant CARACAS, VENEZUELA: Transgender model and Instagram influencer Sofia Salomon has applied to participate in the coveted Miss Venezuela contest. If her application is accepted, she will be the first transgender model to participate in the contest. Whenever the name of a global beauty pageant is mentioned, Venezuela comes to the ve…
Transgender woman challenges societal norms by applying to compete in Miss Venezuela pageant
Transgender woman challenges societal norms by applying to compete in Miss Venezuela pageant Venezuelan's enthusiasm for beauty pageants is unparalleled, and Miss Venezuela - the crown jewel of them all - may be the only event able to unite the deeply divided country. Once a year, class, race and politics are put aside as the South American nation tunes in to see who will represent Venezuela on the global stage.Behind the cheers and claps for t…
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