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| Name: | Chapter 7: The Psychology of Clothing |
| Authors: | Goodson, Aileen |
| Indexed Date: | 5 Oct. 2022 |
| Index Status: | Complete |
| Original Language: | English |
| Genre: | Non-Fiction |
| Citation: | Goodson, Aileen. “Chapter 7: The Psychology of Clothing.” Therapy, Nudity, and Joy. 1991, pp. 185-203, https://worldcat.org/en/title/17549117 |
Summary
Adam and Eve's discovery of their nakedness and their subsequent actions of wearing fig leaves is used in this article as a starting point to explore the history and importance of clothing in human society. The article delves into the origins of clothing, its various functions, such as protection from harsh environments and body adornment for sexual selection, as well as the impact of clothing on the status of women and human psychology. The article also introduces a provocative theory about human superiority that links clothing to the development of complex social and scientific accomplishments.
Locations
This item can be found at the following locations:
| American Nudist Research Library | |
| Naturist Education Foundation Research Library |