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Name: Topless Sunbathing Remains a Daring Act Even for European Women
Authors: Bacon, Thelma
Published Date: 31 Jul. 2024
Indexed Date: 2 Sep. 2024
Web Link: https://theconversation.com/topless-sunbathing-remains-a-daring-act-even-for-european-women-235797
Index Status: Complete
Original Language: English
Genre: Non-Fiction
Citation: Bacon, Thelma. “Topless Sunbathing Remains a Daring Act Even for European Women.” The Conversation, 31 Jul. 2024, https://theconversation.com/topless-sunbathing-remains-a-daring-act-even-for-european-women-235797

Summary

The article discusses the varying social attitudes toward topless sunbathing in different European countries, and the complex dynamics of nudity and the male gaze at the beach. It also examines the decline of topless sunbathing and the reasons behind it, emphasizing the impact of societal perception and the male gaze.