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Shakir’s remarks reflected a growing sentiment among Democrats, progressive protesters and others displeased with the way President Trump has steamrolled back into office and over long-standing Democratic norms.

His shock and awe campaign against American democracy, the rule of law, civil society, the Constitution, and the norms and institutions has been extremely successful.

The idea of freeing the nipple "isn't just about exposure - it's a movement towards body positivity and challenging conventional fashion norms", she argues.

She said she hopes in a few years people entering beauty pageants without make-up could "be the norm", bringing pageants "out of the dark ages".

Sociologists attribute this to India's deeply patriarchal society, which continues to enforce strict gender norms.