Miss Dominican Republic loses chance to participate in Miss Universe due to Marriage

Reports surfaced recently that the winner for Miss Universe had been married in the past and therefore she will not be allowed to participate in this years upcoming competition. Miss Dominican Republic did admit that she was married but never lived with her husband or never had any kind of relationship with him it was something that happened when they are young. Now there has been alot of controversy over this matter later. Many people say that she should still be allowed to participate there is no reason that she should not be seen as a role model for this generation because she is married. This candidate has alot to offer in terms of intelligence and would make an excellent ambassador for the young women of today. However, many are also opposed to the idea . They said that the competition is MISS Universe and that suggests someone who is not married at all . It also directs the pageant back to the intended audience of young women.  Miss Universe is supposed to be a role model for all sorts of people and anyone can be a good role model in my opinion. I could see a single mother as Miss Universe because that is someone to me who has demonstrated strength and overcoming obstacles and I could also see a married woman has an awesome role model as well. Often married women are balancing their household kids , finances and relationships between their husband and friends. They can offer alot of life experience to the competition. But it is not my decision and every competition has rules and this candidate lied on her application which I do not agree with. So however they decide , I wish her the best of luck and hope that she still stands by her values and demonstrates leadership throughout her community for the upcoming women today.