Imply that women are as sexually attracted by men's unclothed chests as men are by girls's.134 105. The arbitrary nature of clothes necessities is reflected by different standards in different cultures. For instance, a review of 190 world societies in 1951 found that, contrary to the standards of our own culture, comparatively few considered exposure of a women's breasts to be immodest.135 Julian Robinson finds, displayed. . . . Really, lots of folks find it difficult to understand the logic behind any other manner of clothing and adornment than what they're now wearing, finding them all unnatural or even uncivilized. The thought of
exposing or seeing those parts of the body which they normally keep covered so frightens or disgusts them that they call upon their lawmakers to safeguard them from this kind of possibility." 136 106. The arbitrary nature of clothes requirements is revealed by history. Even in the same culture, taboos about what elements of the body could or couldn't be revealed have changed radically over time.137 By way of example, until statutes were amended in the 1930s, men were arrested in America for swimming with no shirt.138 Many of the paintings and sculptures today considered "classic"--for example, Michelangelo's Last Judgment--were considered obscene in their own day.139 The body taboo reached its peak in mid 19th-century England and America, when it was considered improper to mention almost any detail of the individual Howard Warren writes: "A woman was allowed to have head and feet, but between the neck and ankles just the heart and belly were allowed reference in civilized society. To exhibit the ankle (even though correctly stockinged) was considered immodest." 140 On the other hand, in the early part of the 19th century, women's clothing trends in France were so short that an entire costume, including shoes, may not have weighed more than eight oz.141 Lois M. Gurel writes: "One must not forget that clothing itself is neither ethical nor immoral. It is the breaking of traditions which makes it thus." 142 The level to which women's breasts could be exposed has varied especially in Western cultures. At various times in history, women's necklines have plunged so deeply the breasts have been more exposed than covered. url that in the early 15th century, "women's gowns became increasingly tight-fitted over the breasts, some gowns with front openings even revealing the nipples." Ironically, in this latter interval, a good girl would never be found in public with the point of her shoulders revealed.143 Naturism is growing in approval. 107. Most world societies are much more open about nudity compared to the United States.144 For example, many cultures, notably in Europe, are more open to nudity on beaches and in other recreational settings. A 1995 poll conducted by a French fashion magazine found that just 7% of the inhabitants was shocked by the sight of naked breasts on the beach, and that 40% of girls had attempted going topfree.145 A 1983 survey found that 27% of French women went topfree on the shore on a regular basis, while another 6% went nude. A 1982 Harris sunbathing are permitted in several parks. A Zurich municipal ordinance in 1989 officially accepted nudity in municipal pools after a public opinion poll found only 18% resistance.147 Two independent polls conducted in the mid- that 65% of the population favored legislative establishment of four official nudist facilities.149 A 1984 survey found that 82% of a cross section of Lisbon residents approved of nude beaches earmarked for that function.150 In Denmark, judicious nudity is legal on the seashore except on a few especially clothed beaches!151 Sweden's coastline is nearly as tolerant as Denmark's.152 Shore nudity has also become the norm in inflation-hit Romania, where the typical monthly wage is all about $65 and a swimsuit prices from $4 to $20.153 Saunas are ubiquitous in Finland, with a sauna for every 3.5 inhabitants, and are always used nude, usually in mixed company.154 108. Contribution in nudist organizations is high in other portions of the world. In http://www.atkmodels.com/cgi-bin/atx/out.cgi?id=493&tag=top_up&trade=https://nudistshots.com/albums/a-bit-shaky-and.html , 1 in 422 members of the people is a dues-paying nudist. In Switzerland, the number is 1 in 519; in France, 1 in 630; in Belgium, 1 in 890; in New Zealand, 1 in 1250; in the U.K., 1 in 2784; in Englishspeaking
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