That was the crux of it. The philosophy of the park was rooted in equality. Textiles—clothing—were seen as barriers, armor that defined status, wealth, and insecurity. To remain clothed while others were nude was to assert dominance, to hold oneself apart. It made the 'amateurs'—the everyday plumbers, accountants, and retirees who called this place home—self-conscious.
Research has shown that naturism and nudism can have a range of benefits, including:
That was the crux of it. The philosophy of the park was rooted in equality. Textiles—clothing—were seen as barriers, armor that defined status, wealth, and insecurity. To remain clothed while others were nude was to assert dominance, to hold oneself apart. It made the 'amateurs'—the everyday plumbers, accountants, and retirees who called this place home—self-conscious.
Research has shown that naturism and nudism can have a range of benefits, including: Public nudity- naturism- nudism- only amateurs