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Show Page 4 The Thunderbird Monday, November 14, 1983 A womans worth is still judged by looks Exploitation of a womans physical appeal has its foundations deep in history, and even today it is propagated by public institutions, including SUSC. The Miss SUSC Homecoming Queen Pageant continues to favor the chauvinistic attitude that a womans sexual attractiveness is what gives her ultimate value. However, as any pageant supporter will quickly point beside physical fitness other there are categories out, such as talent and interviews judges take carefully into consideration. And the pageant does begin with an opening prayer. What could be a more wholesome and innocent event? Although thinly guised, the SUSC Queen Pageant uses the same foundation that Hustler and Penthouse make their profits from. Here again, the point will immediately be raised that women serve as judges they even outnumber the men just so sexual bias will not have influence in the judging. If this is true, let it be proven by redesigning the means by which judgments are determined. This could be done in a way to make the contest what it ostensibly is. One idea would be to have contestants reveal themselves for who they really are, not what they look to be, through written compositions or taped interviews on different subjects. As each contestant entered the room where compositions would be written or interviews recorded, instead of signing her name, a number could be used for identification, insuring unbiased consideration by the judges. Although there are means whereby a more just contest could be held, it is doubtful efforts will be made to have such a change come to pass, as the real objectives of the pageant will not change as long as people continue to judge others on surface values, namely physical appearance. Nowadays it is the vogue to have men compete in similar competitions; certainly this proves the Queens Pageant is fair. After all, theres one for the men too. Do the men model before judges in their swimming trunks as the women do in their swimming suits? Pepetuation of the Beauty Queen Syndrome continues: You are only as good as you look. Cfie THfc fRTit VT XI 11", Omnderbird ANP OF i.X.THERN ITAH 'TA"E t OLLEoE CtEVK CTH UTAH Volume 78, Number 8 Feedback This week we asked freshman students, Has the Freshman Orientation class been of value to you?" Patti King: The speakers do have a point to get across. They are interesting, although you cant always remember what they said. Thats why the booklet they give out helps, Patti is majoring in business administration and is from Apple Valley, Calif. Yes, they have some pretty informative stuff to help us get through college. Robbie is majoring in physical education and is from Monroe, Utah. Robbie Reid: I Editor Kent Johnson Associate Editor Tamara Rumhaugh Copy Editor Karen Golberg Photo Editor Anthony Ford Entertainment Editor Fletcher Matson Sports Editor Paul Husselbee Senior Staff Writer Kallie Parkinson Production Manager Lisa Evans Advertising Manager Scott Mitchell Faculty Adviser Larry Baker The Thunderbird is published each Monday of the academic year by and for the student body of Southern Utah State College. The views and opinions expressed in The Thunderbird are the opinions of the publications individual writers and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the institution, faculty, staff or student body in general. The unsigned editorial directly above is the opinion of The Thunderbird as a single entity. Letters to the editor must include the name, student number (if from a student) and phone number. will will be printed. Names not be withheld under any Only the name circumstances and the editor reserves the right to edit letters for length and to preclude libel. Letters must be submitted by noon Friday for inclusion :n the following weeks edition. The Thunderbird editorial and advertising offices at 529 West 2CX3 South, Cedar City, LT 84720. Mail at SUSC Box 384. Cedar City, UT 84720. (801) 7758. v.v.v.r.vr. .: , Fred Bland: Id say that it is in that they seem to build a welcoming atmosphere. They want to help and guide you like a father. They speak from the heart telling it like it is. Fred is majoring in German and is from Monroe, Utah. LflMMtfCf.cxL V. Yes, because I now know what to expect out of college and out of my classes. Thats about all theyve taught us. Shannon is majoring in accounting and is from Richfield, Utah. Shannon Davis: |
