Exploitation of women and children IS s worlf-wide problem.

Yes, it happens in India, Moldavia, Thailand, Japan, etc.

People in other countries are trying to get the word out but there is a very high cultural stigma attached to sexual exploitation in most countries. Most countries do not have child pageants but that doesn't mean abuse does not occur.

I don't think there is a direct correclation between rape and beauty pageants. I think beauty pageants are an offshoot of Hollywood. Most of these kids are being groomed for t.v. or movies. Advertising is the gateway.