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Originally Posted by oldtimer57
One aspect seeing these pictures of nudism from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s puzzles me. One wonders how these women reconciled their weekend lifestyle with the mores and values of those times. Strict conformity and conservative behavior was expected. And yet these “June Cleavers” were shedding their pearls along with everything else and gladly showing off what God and their mothers had given them.
Perhaps they were spending time at the nudist “colonies” of the day with friends and neighbors that they serve on PTA with. Some might be sitting in church having a clear vision of what Mrs Smith looks like under that fine skirt and crinoline. Mrs Jones knowing that Elder Jones has in his trousers. And they live a secret life on weekends and long summer vacations.
A myriad of speculation of the divergence this hobby and the times they lived in.
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Interesting thoughts.
especially 1940s, 50s and early 60s. I think the high point of naturism/nudism was the 70s and 80s. Genuine naturists/nudists do not see their "hobby" as sexual, indecent or sinful, so no problem re God - although fellow parishioners might be shocked.
There was a lot less open nudity and pornography then. But, it seems that many younger people are much more body conscious/anxious (shamed?) now - perhaps because of more porn?. I read many stories of younger people covering up in same-sex changing/locker rooms and showers while older people seem more relaxed about their bodies. The demographics of naturism/nudism is now heavily skewed to age 50+.