This article helped me get a better understanding of Africa's lifestyle. Honestly in my own opinion the fact that she was able to go to college and practice medicine amazed me since I believed all people in Africa lived in poverty which also made me believe that they wouldn't be able to get enough money to attend college. What do you think of when you think about Aftican lifestyle?
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Miss South Africa becomes Miss World
In London Miss South Africa Rolene Strauss was crowned Miss World in 2014. She said after getting crowned, "South Africa, this is for you." And later in an interview she stated,"...proud to be your representative." She is "...a fourth year medical student at University of the Free State..." During her introduction video she gave credit to South Africa's former president Nelson Mandela or making her want to pursue her career in medicine by creating a "...democratic South Africa." Since Strauss is Miss South Africa she has "...promoted projects in women's rights, health and education including one to provide menstruation education to schoolgirls in South Africa."
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This article helped me realize that Africa isn't all about violence and destruction. Woman are able to obtain such honorable titles and attend college. Was Rolene Strauss the first Miss World who was from Africa?
ReplyDeleteIt looks like in 1958 and 1974, Miss South Africa went on the win Miss World (according to www.misssouthafrica.org).
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