Nina Davuluri has created waves. Waves of euphoria. Waves of extreme discontent. Tiara of Miss America has graced the head of an American of Indian origin.But unfortunately, the pageantry was followed a racial tirade against Nina. Some labelled her as a Arab. Some called her a terrorist. Strangely, Nina's crowning has laid bare the cracks and crevices of American society. It has also brought to the fore the multiculturalism of the American society.
America has voted that dusky is divine. In a predominantly white society, to crown a brown Asian is a strong social and political statement. America has made that without fear or favour. Maybe it will make us accept that black is beautiful a wee bit sooner.
The bollywood dance talent show of Nina has made her Btown entry more forthcoming. Nina's comment refreshingly lacked the pretensions normally associated with beauty queens. She was quite frank about her career goal. That she wanted to pursue a career in medicine. The prize money will go in funding her studies.
On the flipside, rascist comments has laid bare the fears of America. 9/11 bloodshed is still haunting the nation's psyche. Nina was offhandly dubbed as an Arab and an Al-Qaida person. That's about quite as worst a deeply troubled mind can name a seeming 'outsider.' Xenophobia has taken a heavy toll on multiculturalism of America.
It is strange that how a dainty, beautiful Ms.America has laid bare the underbelly of America.
America has voted that dusky is divine. In a predominantly white society, to crown a brown Asian is a strong social and political statement. America has made that without fear or favour. Maybe it will make us accept that black is beautiful a wee bit sooner.
The bollywood dance talent show of Nina has made her Btown entry more forthcoming. Nina's comment refreshingly lacked the pretensions normally associated with beauty queens. She was quite frank about her career goal. That she wanted to pursue a career in medicine. The prize money will go in funding her studies.
On the flipside, rascist comments has laid bare the fears of America. 9/11 bloodshed is still haunting the nation's psyche. Nina was offhandly dubbed as an Arab and an Al-Qaida person. That's about quite as worst a deeply troubled mind can name a seeming 'outsider.' Xenophobia has taken a heavy toll on multiculturalism of America.
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