: Critics from SUNY and other academic institutions argue that any pageant—nude or clothed—risks enforcing misogynistic views where the female body is treated as an object for consumption .
Pure nudism pageants highlight a fundamental tension: the desire to celebrate the body in its most natural state versus the inherent judgment and sexualization built into the "pageant" format. While they can offer a path toward body acceptance, they remain a niche and highly scrutinized subculture. Pageants at Canada’s Nudist Clubs, 1949–1975 pure nudism pageants
Like any unconventional lifestyle or event, nudism pageants have faced criticisms and controversies, including: : Critics from SUNY and other academic institutions