B2 – Upper Intermediate
On June 29, Angela Ponce of Seville made history as she was crowned Miss Universe-Spain. She is the first ever transgender candidate in the prestigious pageant’s 60-year history. Although this is seen as a groundbreaking achievement for the LBGTQ community, many people on social media are divided in their opinions about allowing a former male to take part in an event associated with natural-born women.
Take a look at the article and find out more.
Discussion Questions:
- Should a transgender woman be allowed to compete in Miss Universe? What is your opinion?
- Why is this a controversial subject? How can this affect society in general?
- Are beauty contests popular in your country? What can you say about beauty pageants?