In 2024, it seems we have betrayed the classical ideals of beauty in favor of something more superficial and emptier, something that prioritizes shock value over substance.
Sara Milliken, a 23-year-old plus-sized model, has recently been crowned Miss Alabama, igniting a fierce debate that stretches far beyond the confines of a single beauty pageant. While Sara celebrated her victory in the National American Miss pageant over Memorial Day weekend, her joy was soon overshadowed by a deluge of online abuse. Online critics derided her appearance…