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A socialite is a person, typically a woman from a wealthy or aristocratic background, who is prominent in high society. [1] A socialite generally spends a significant amount of time attending various fashionable social gatherings, instead of having traditional employment. [2] [3] [4]
In social terms, the connotations of sophistication depends on whether one is an insider or an outsider of the sophisticated class. Sophistication can be seen as "a form of snobbery," or as "among the most desirable of human qualities."
Singer Adelaide Hall recorded with Ellington in 1927, 1932, and 1933, [7] but only recorded two versions of "Sophisticated Lady", in 1944 (with Phil Green And His Rhythm) [8] and in 1976, on her album Hall of Ellington. [9] The song appeared on the soundtrack of the 1989/90 documentary celebrating her life entitled Sophisticated Lady. [10]
A great deal of writing has been done on the subject. The subject of the Ideal Woman has been treated humorously, [9] [10] theologically, [11] and musically. [12] Examples of "ideal women" are portrayed in literature, for example: Sophie, a character in Jean-Jacques Rousseau's Emile: or, On Education (book V) who is raised to be the perfect ...
The Cinderella complex was first described by Colette Dowling, [1] who wrote a book on women's fear of independence – an unconscious desire to be taken care of by someone else. The complex is said to become more apparent as a person grows older. [2] [better source needed]
The UK's highest court will decide whether whether trans women can be regarded as female under the Equality Act. Judges consider ruling on definition of a woman Skip to main content
Cambridge Dictionary has expanded its definition of the word "woman" to be inclusive of transgender women. In addition to the longtime definition of the word, "an adult female human being," in the ...
"Southern belle" (from French belle 'beautiful') is a colloquialism for a debutante or other fashionable young woman in the planter class of the Antebellum South, particularly as a romantic counterpart to the Southern gentleman. [1]