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Queen of the Virgins

- Pageantry and Black Womanhood in the Caribbean

About Queen of the Virgins

Beauty pageants are wildly popular in the US Virgin Islands, capturing the attention of the local people from toddlers to seniors. Local beauty contests provide women opportunities to demonstrate talent, style, the values of black womanhood, and the territory's social mores. This title offers a comprehensive look at the centuries-old tradition of these expressions in the Virgin Islands.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781617037184
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 224
  • Published:
  • January 30, 2013
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x229x0 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 320 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: October 4, 2024

Description of Queen of the Virgins

Beauty pageants are wildly popular in the US Virgin Islands, capturing the attention of the local people from toddlers to seniors. Local beauty contests provide women opportunities to demonstrate talent, style, the values of black womanhood, and the territory's social mores. This title offers a comprehensive look at the centuries-old tradition of these expressions in the Virgin Islands.

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