| Name: | Naked Utopia: How England's First Nudists Imagined the Future |
| Authors: | Pollen, Annebella |
| Published Date: | 9 Apr. 2018 |
| Indexed Date: | 3 Sep. 2024 |
| Web Link: | https://theconversation.com/naked-utopia-how-englands-first-nudists-imagined-the-future-94454 |
| Index Status: | Complete |
| Original Language: | English |
| Genre: | Non-Fiction |
| Citation: | Pollen, Annebella. “Naked Utopia: How England's First Nudists Imagined the Future.” The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2018, https://theconversation.com/naked-utopia-how-englands-first-nudists-imagined-the-future-94454 |
Summary
Nudism as a social form emerged in England in the 1920s, attracting practitioners from diverse backgrounds such as artists, intellectuals, and those interested in natural health. Some enthusiasts envisioned a world where nudity was the norm, while others advocated for a more pragmatic approach to occasional sunbathing and invented clothing for nudists. Despite the decline of social nudism post-war, modern practitioners of naturism continue to uphold the vision for a new world, emphasizing a connection to nature and a safer, fairer, and more beautiful world.