Summary: <p>There is a storied part of Southern Culture that some revere and others ridicule: debutante society. The holiday season is also one of debutante balls where young women of the upper crust make their debut as legitimate members of grown-up society. The practice dates back to earlier times and - despite the changes wrought by modern times - continues. A closer look at why debutante society was important in the past and why it continues when Charlotte Talks.</p><p><strong>Guests</strong><br><strong>Dr Cynthia Lewis </strong>- Professor of English at Davidson College<br><strong>Mary Holt </strong>- Davidson College Senior and a debutante<br><strong>Sara Freeman </strong>- Davidson College Senior and a debutante</p>
