Request for refs. on critical analysis of beauty contest discourses

Angel M.Y. Lin (mylin who-is-at oise.on.ca)
Fri, 15 Sep 1995 10:36:28 -0400 (EDT)

Hi fellow MCA members,

I'm looking for studies that critically examine the discourse of beauty
contest events in N. America or elsewhere; any lead from you will be
greatly appreciated!

(I'm working on a similar topic, among other things: "Women-Commodifying
Discourses: A Critical Analysis of Beauty Contest Discourse Practices in
Hong Kong", and would like to learn about other studies done elsewhere;
thanks for your help in advance!)

Angel

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Angel M.Y. Lin
Doctoral Candidate
Modern Language Centre
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
252 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON M5S 1V6, Canada
E-Mail: MYLIN who-is-at OISE.ON.CA
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