Naturism, Gender, and Power: Who Gets to Be Naked Without Judgment?

Unpacking the Social Politics of Nudity, Visibility, and Acceptance

Naturism is often described as a liberating practice—an embrace of body freedom and authenticity that transcends clothing, status, and shame. But for all its ideals of equality and openness, the reality is more complex. Not everyone gets to be naked without judgment, and the intersection of naturism, gender, and power reveals some hard truths about who …