Debutante: Rites and Regalia of American Debdom
(Part of the CultureAmerica Series)
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It is an institution that seems almost hopelessly out of date, a social relic of bygone times.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,...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:070061317X
ISBN13:9780700613175
Release Date:April 2004
Publisher:University Press of Kansas
Length:230 Pages
Weight:1.12 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.3" x 9.4"
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