to simply take off their wet clothes on the public beach to put on a dry bathing suit. In America, the display of nudity in public is seen as disrespectful and a criminal offense. Social attitudes towards nudism have changed dramatically from the 1800s to present day, yet have always varied across cultures due to the particular beliefs, values, politics and religious practices expressed within diverse groups. In my opinion, it seems as if one of society’s recent recurring themes is “natural,” referring…
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