Debs

the Debutante ball.
Something I read just now on Anna's blog reminded my of something i was going to post last week.
For those who don't know what the Deb is it is a dance were girls in year 10 or 11 get dressed up in white dresses and have a few waltzes.
not to bag any one else's opinion of this but i think it is a load of Bull S*!&T.
It is supposed to symbolize i young girl turning into a "Lady" and coming "out" into society (very Jane Austen-esque).So basically when a girl is ready to go husband hunting.
To me this idea is disgusting. young girls objectified for men.
Now some argue that the Deb doesn't mean now what it meant in an earlier century.
So i ask them "What does it mean then?". I can never get a satisfactory reply.
Some say "it is important in a girl's development" or along those lines.Pfffft I know so may women who have done amazing things and never done their Deb or ever felt regretful that they didn't
The Deb is devoid of any real meaning any more. my friend Kat was talking to me the other day about her Deb. It is going to cost her over $1000!!!
i could go overseas with that much money!
I just don't get it. I'm sorry.
When you think what could be done for that amount it is really sad.
If people wanted to have dance why not just have a formal where you can get a nice dress that can be worn again and have just a nice time as you would doing anything else.
Sorry Anna.Love to hear your perspective.
Over and Out
Bee
P.S if anyone would like to give their opinion as to why they think the Deb is worth while then shoot!
xx