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| Name: | Chapter 6: Nudity in Ancient to Modern Cultures |
| Authors: | Goodson, Aileen |
| Indexed Date: | 2 Oct. 2022 |
| Index Status: | Complete |
| Original Language: | English |
| Genre: | Non-Fiction |
| Citation: | Goodson, Aileen. “Chapter 6: Nudity in Ancient to Modern Cultures.” Therapy, Nudity, and Joy. 1991, pp. 155-183, https://worldcat.org/en/title/17549117 |
Summary
Throughout history, nudity and social attitudes towards it have evolved drastically, as discussed in the article. It delves into how nudity was normal for many ancient cultures but underwent changes due to the influence of western civilization and puritanical laws. The article also explores the use of nudity as a form of protest and its relationship to the status of women throughout different eras. It concludes with a discussion on the resistance to body freedom and the repressive morality of the Victorian period, as well as the emergence of modernism in the 20th century.
Locations
This item can be found at the following locations:
| American Nudist Research Library | |
| Naturist Education Foundation Research Library |