The deviance this site deals with is public nudity. According to the site, “Nudists are people who enjoy being nude in appropriate settings.” The site itself provides information about nudists, links to other groups of nudists to help them network, and a list of upcoming nude events. In my opinion I don’t think nudity should be considered a deviant activity. I say this being an occasional nudist myself. While I would find it strange/unpleasant if everyone suddenly abandoned his or her clothes, the extent to which the US cracks down on nudity is ridiculous. In one case a man was charged with a year of jail time for being seen naked inside his house. Perhaps Americans have low body image because we’re taught from such a young age that our bodies are indecent and need to be covered up. Its high time for America to leave its puritan roots behind and allow nude beaches and naked sunbathing.
So, TJ, where exactly do you enjoy being nude in public? Just want to make sure I don't ever accidentally see you...
ReplyDeleteWell, last year for an Earth Club calender photo shoot I posed nude in front of the solar panels on East Campus, and this year the shoots could take place anywhere. If you want, I'll give you a heads up of places and times to avoid.
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