There are as many definitions of
'lady' as there are dictionaries. Webster defines our topic as, "noun: a
woman who behaves in a polite way; a woman of high social position; a man's
girlfriend." In Old English, it means female head of household. The Urban Dictionary
gives us a couple of definitions to choose from.
The choices include, "In
poker, a pair of queens," and "Any female is a woman, or will be,
but, being a Lady takes work and it isn't inborn, it is a practice, a fine art
and takes focus and consideration." According to The Encyclopedia
Britannica, this is a general title given European women of noble birth or
marriage.The word is associated, primarily, with a gentle, kind woman of good
education. She is in control of herself at all times, practices proper hygiene
and grooming, is good mannered, well versed in accepted formal and informal
etiquette, and genuinely puts others comfort over her own. It is a fading art
in our modern world. It takes a commitment to excellence and to living a more
reserved lifestyle that many women of today find cumbersome and stifling. To
think before speaking, willingly take a backseat in a discussion, approach
dressing with a conservative eye, to run a household with grace and ease...
well, let's just say that girls of today find these qualities too confining or
an affront to their liberated status. They have become accustomed to being in
the limelight and feel entitled to the label without displaying the
aforementioned conduct.
While subservience plays a part
and has a place and time in a lady's life, contrary to popular belief, it is
not the backbone of her existence. A woman that is self-assured, steadfast, and
possesses strong morals, ethics, and values has no need to grandstand. Her
character is reflected by her behavior. It, by no means, infers that she is
less than. Actually, her behavior leaves others to believe quite the
opposite.Is it possible, then, for a woman in this day and age to acquire the
attributes of "lady-ism"?
Are there other accomplished women
that can provide an example to be followed? Which of these women are worthy of
emulation? There is, of course, Jackie-O and Mrs. President Johnson, but, they
may be a bit far removed for the young women coming of age now. Princess
Diana's poise and grace is ageless; timeless. Kate Middleton provides us with
yet another fine example.
The majority of women learn
"how to" from their mother, their aunt, a grandmother. This is how
skills were handed down from generation to generation. Society has become less
invested in the extended family and so, traditions and ways of living have been
lost to the past. Tv and movie stars, bands and solo artists have become the
examples of "how to" for our young women.
They learn to live in a way that
approves shallowness, lack of commitment, instant gratification, and the
"it's-all-about-me" attitude. A return to social grace, established
morals, ethics, and values, a promise to and pride in a well rounded and stable
family can only be a move towards the positive. The art of being a real lady is
an art worth reviving in 2016, I say. It may not bring about world peace, but
it is a step in the right direction.
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