Debutante

Rites and Regalia of American Debdom

By:

Karal Ann Marling

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Hardback

Series:

CultureAmerica

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It is an institution that seems almost hopelessly out of date, a social relic of bygone times. The very word "debutante" evokes images of prim, poised beauty, expensive gowns, and sumptuous balls, all of which seem anachronistic in these post-women's liberation times. But as Karal Ann Marling reveals, debdom in America is alive and well and ever evolving. For thousands of young women every year, the society debut remains a vital rite of passage, a demonstration of female power; debs continue to be viewed as the finest flowers of a distinctive American culture. The debut and its offshoots - the high school prom, the sorority presentation, assorted beauty pageants - continue to emphasize celebrity, class, and community. But why does this peculiar tradition persist? Marling has the answer, as she demystifies debdom and the "long-term American hankering after the trappings of royalty." Debutante presents a penetrating and entertaining look at American debdom from the colonial era to the present day. Debbing has always been a performance art, created by and for women.

Author Biography:

Karal Ann Marling is the author of nineteen books, including As Seen on TV, George Washington Slept Here, and, most recently, Merry Christmas!

Release date Australia

April 30th, 2004

Author

Karal Ann Marling

Audiences

General (US: Trade)
Professional & Vocational
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Illustrations

61 photographs

Pages

224

Series

CultureAmerica

Dimensions

161x237x22

ISBN-13

9780700613175

Product ID

7678712

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