| Name: | Mixed Feelings: Nudity and Shame |
| Authors: | Unknown |
| Published Date: | 24 Aug. 2023 |
| Indexed Date: | 10 Sep. 2023 |
| Web Link: | https://justnaturism.com/mixed-feelings-nudity-and-shame/ |
| Index Status: | Complete |
| Original Language: | English |
| Genre: | Non-Fiction |
| Citation: | Unknown. “Mixed Feelings: Nudity and Shame.” Just Naturism, 24 Aug. 2023, https://justnaturism.com/mixed-feelings-nudity-and-shame/ |
Summary
The article discusses the debate on whether shame towards nudity is intrinsic or shaped by civilization. The sociologist Jean-Claude Kaufmann's research on people's attitudes towards topless bathing is used as a case study to explore the complexity of shame and societal rules regarding the naked body. The article also highlights the historical and cultural perspectives on shame and nudity, and showcases personal experiences and viewpoints on liberation from shame of nudity.