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| Name: | The Naturist Movement |
| Authors: | Unknown |
| Published Date: | 6 May. 2020 |
| Indexed Date: | 18 Sep. 2024 |
| Web Link: | https://transnationalhistory.net/doing/2020/05/06/the-naturist-movement/ |
| Index Status: | Complete |
| Original Language: | English |
| Genre: | Non-Fiction |
| Citation: | Unknown. “The Naturist Movement.” Institute for Transnational & Spatial History, 6 May 2020, https://transnationalhistory.net/doing/2020/05/06/the-naturist-movement/ |
Summary
The article discusses the history and evolution of naturism, also known as nudism, from its origins with prominent figures like Benjamin Franklin and the founding of the first naturist club in British India, to its development as a reaction to urbanization and industrialization in Germany. It further delves into the formation of the International Naturist Federation in 1951 and the current state of naturism, including its commercialization and the modern advocacy for natural living.