Issues in social nudity
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Social nudity such as naturism, is nudity in both public and private locations. It is sometimes controversial for addressing and exploring a myriad of sometimes taboo subjects, stereotypes and mores relating to the nude appearance of the human body. Although a range of issues are sometimes discussed, this does not necessarily mean they occur frequently.
One of the greatest challenges of naturism is increasing the participation of several demographic categories, especially:
- families
- females
- young adults
- inner-city dwellers, and
- non-European ethnic backgrounds.
Some isolated indigenous nudity still exists in the tropics, though this way of life is highly endangered, as is the classical male "skinny dipping" amongst the general public. Modern European-style naturism began around the turn of the 20th century, and was later adapted in America as well.
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