Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters from South Africa was crowned 'Miss World' or 'Beauty Queen' on Sunday. She is 22 years old and a graduate in economic management, having defeated 19 other contestants in the final competition held in Las Vegas. According to NBC News, Ms. Nel-Peters was once a victim of armed robbery in her country after winning the title of Miss South Africa, and this experience has motivated her to help train women in self-defense. In part of her speech during the final stages of the Miss World competition, in response to the question about the biggest current issue for women in the workplace, she pointed to the wage gap between women and men. She stated, 'In some cases, women earn about 75% of what men earn for equal work, and I think that is unfair.' According to Reuters, Laura Gonzalez from Colombia, a newcomer actress, placed second, and Davina Bennett from Jamaica, who holds a degree in marketing, came in third. The host of the Miss World competition this year was again the American comedian and television host Steve Harvey. Steve Harvey mistakenly announced the winner of the 2015 beauty pageant, which caused significant trouble and criticism. Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters stated in the competition, 'Miss World is a woman who overcomes many problems and fears, and through this, she can help many women overcome their fears as well.' 'She is a woman who can handle anything, and I think I am exactly like that.'
Miss World from South Africa
Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters from South Africa was crowned Miss World, highlighting her advocacy for women's self-defense after being a victim of armed robbery. She addressed the wage gap issue for women in the workplace during her speech. This event showcases the ongoing discussions about women's rights and representation globally.
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📰 What Happened
Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters from South Africa was crowned Miss World 2017 in Las Vegas, where she highlighted women's issues such as self-defense and the wage gap during her speech. She overcame personal adversity, which has motivated her advocacy work.
- Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters is a graduate in economic management.
- She emphasized the wage gap between men and women in her speech.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Beauty pageants have evolved to include advocacy for social issues, particularly those affecting women. The Miss World competition aims to promote humanitarian causes alongside traditional beauty standards.
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