British Government Funded Course Encourages Girls to Strut their Stuff
It seems like everything is getting outsourced nowadays. Gone are the days when young girls practiced walking in high heels in front of the mirror. Chyna Whyne, a former backup singer for Eric Clapton and Seal is offering a six-week course for girls 16 years and older who want to learn how to properly walk in high heels without pain.
In the article by Telegraph, Whyne says, “…the earlier younger ladies learn how to walk in heels, the better it’s going to be in the long run – with business and social lives.”
The government-funded course offered at South Thames College is designed to improve posture and boost confidence. At the end of the course, students strut their stuff down a catwalk.
I know that some people are thinking, “Why not wear flats?” While I am one of those women who could probably use a few how-to-walk-in-heels pointers, I know that heels are not going away any time soon—no matter how cute and comfortable flats can be. The right heels with the right outfit can transform a mediocre ensemble to one that’s more powerful and sexy.
While I support initiatives that boost the self-confidence of girls (tottering in heels is definitely not sexy), I can’t help but think that this government-backed initiative is a bit misguided. While I’m sure that Whyne can teach us all a thing or two about sporting high heels, six weeks is a long time to dedicate to something that could be mastered for free at home with a little bit of practice and some decent shoes.
Couldn’t the government think of a better use of their money to boost the confidence of girls, such as self-image courses? I can think of a bunch of more constructive things that could be accomplished in six weeks.
To read the Telegraph article, click here.
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