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A woman hands out flyers at the Love Parade in Berlin

Woman about to bathe nude in Kelowna, British Columbia

An in-line skater at the 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in London

Public nudity or nude in public (NIP) refers to nudity not in an entirely private context. It refers to a person appearing nude in a public place or to be seen from a public place. It also includes nudity in a semi-public place, where the general public is free to enter, such as a shopping mall. Nudity in the privacy of a person's home or private grounds or facilities is not public nudity, nor is nudity at privately owned facilities, such as fitness facilities, swimming pools, saunas, or gymnasia, nudist or naturist clubs or resorts, when nudity at those places commonly takes place. Naturism promotes social nudity.

The social norms or laws of each culture require the wearing of clothes in most situations, but this expectation may be suspended in limited circumstances. For example, there are many countries which have designated public areas as nude beaches, or where nude bathing is unofficially tolerated. In those places, a person would not face legal prosecution or official harassment merely for being nude.

Outside of those areas, community and legal acceptance of public nudity varies considerably. To avoid offending the public in general, public authorities maintain what are sometimes called "standards of decency". What falls outside these standards are usually termed "indecent exposure", or similar terminology. These standards, however, vary with time and place. If the intent is to draw attention to oneself, it may be referred to as exhibitionism, otherwise it may be to draw attention to a cause (see nudity and protest). There are also some people who disrobe in public to attract publicity to themselves, as a career move, such as some streakers at sporting events. There are also others who spontaneously disrobe in public, as an expression of their freedom and the shedding of inhibitions; an example being skinny dipping.

Legal position[link]

Boys skinny dipping in a sacred tank of water in India.

While it is often accepted western countries that a naked human body is not in itself indecent, the circumstances of its exposure, and any offence caused to others, may be deemed offensive or disorderly.^{[citation needed]} That principle is reflected in depiction of the human form in art of various forms. This is the position, for example, in Germany^[1] and Spain, although local laws in the latter country can stipulate that public nudity is either restricted or not permitted. In Barcelona public nudity used to be regarded as a recognised right, although there have been successful prosecutions for public nudity even there and a local ordinance by the local council in May 2011 empowers the authorities to impose a fine for nudity and even being bare chested.^[2] In the Netherlands public nudity is allowed on sites that have been assigned by the local authorities and other suitable places ^[3] which effectively means any complaint will cause one to be arrested as a complaint is indication that the place was not "suitable".

On the other hand, it is also recognised that there are large numbers of people who are, for various reasons, offended by and even distressed with displays of nudity. To accommodate these apparently conflicting principles, the courts will intervene only if there is either evidence either of intent to cause offence or to behave indecently, or where such offence is a likely or foreseeable outcome. However, the exact standards of "decency" is subject to local community standards, which vary with time and place, and circumstances. In general, public nudity with any perceived sexual element will be prosecuted, as will one which is considered to be exhibitionist in character, or which involves exposure to children.

In many countries public nudity is forbidden outright on the basis that nudity is inherently sexual. Many states of the United States fine offenders on that basis.^[4] (See indecent exposure in the United States.) In many contexts, public nudity has been more accepted, especially at designated areas such as nude beaches and, even in the United States, e.g. during World Naked Bike Ride events or Bay to Breakers. In some states, such as Oregon, public nudity is legal and protected as free speech, as long as there is not the "intent to arouse".

Advocates of the right to be nude[link]

Not all people who engage in public nudity see themselves as nudists or naturists or belong to traditional naturist or nudist organizations. Several activists, such as Vincent Bethell, claim that associations with naturism or nudism are unnecessary. Others will point out that many people who participate in events such as clothing-optional bike rides or visit clothing-optional beaches do so casually and without association or formal affiliation to groups or movements. Activist Daniel Johnson believes that labels and affiliations overly complicate a relatively simple phenomenon, alienate others from a fear of over-commitment or undesirable stereotypes, and thus get in the way of integrating nudity into everyday life.

Public nudity has sometimes been used to attract more attention to a public protest, a tactic used by the Doukhobors in the early 20th century, and later (particularly from the 1960s onwards) used more widely. Modern slogans include "Disrobe for disarmament", "Nudes, not nukes!", "Naked For Peace", and PETA's "I'd rather go naked than wear fur!".

Formal nudity[link]

Adamites dancing through the streets

Although ceremony and traditions usually involve dressing up, often with some preferential attire, certain cultural or religious traditions actually prescribe(d) nudity, e.g., in the gymnopaidia or the sect of the Adamites.

This may be symbolic, especially for 'rebirth' to a new life phase, as in the case of baptism (originally taken by an adult, later often as a child - to symbolise the washing away of original sin - and/or at least partially covered up) or certain coming of age rites, such as cow jumping by young men of the East African Hamer people before they are eligible for marriage. Another example is the neo-pagan tradition in some Wiccan covens of going skyclad for certain rituals.

In other cases, the physical exposure is a functional part testing endurance, e.g., to undergo scarification, as among various Australian Aboriginal and Sepik River tribes in New Guinea.

Artistic expression[link]

Topless modeling: Fashion line Imitation of Christ incorporated toplessness in its fashion show, which brought comparisons to Vanessa Beecroft's art.^[5]

NakedBerlin - Group of men among hundreds of tourists at Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate; photographed by Team Henning von Berg/Marco.

Nudity has at all times been an aspect of art. Contemporary art has extended the use of nudity to non-conventional forms.

• Spencer Tunick is best-known for photographing installations that feature large numbers of nude people (up to 18,000) posed in artistic formations. In these formal images, the nude form becomes abstract due to the sheer number of people so closely placed together. For Tunick, the individual naked body is not important; it is the big group which becomes a "living sculpture" in the landscape.
• San Francisco Bay area photographer Jack Gescheidt is staging his events as part of an ongoing series, called "The Tree Spirit Project".
• The photography of Paul Harvey whose book The Spirit of Lady Godiva depicts nude models in urban environments.
• The films of Charles MacFarland are featuring naked people in social settings. Locations include international naturist resorts and beaches.
• Photographer Henning von Berg directs whimsical art happenings with small groups of completely naked people in public urban locations around the globe. While placing a few nude women and men at crowded landmarks in downtown metropolises, he is searching to capture the inter-action between the naked amateur models and the thousands of very surprised passers-by.^[6] Von Berg also organized the world’s only-ever male nude photo shoot inside a parliament building, while hundreds of speechless people surrounded the group of six amateur models.^[7]

Recreation and sport[link]

Solstice Cyclists in Seattle, 2005

Certain activities in public areas are more readily accepted to be done while naked, such as sun bathing and swimming. Everyday activities such as riding a train or bus, shopping, or attending school or work are almost never considered by the public to be appropriate without clothing.

Examples include going nude swimming at hot springs, nude beaches, naked hiking, streaking and even roller skating. Sandy Snakenberg has organized nude skating and rollerblading events in San Francisco, the largest of their kind in the world. Nude beaches are found in many Western countries.

In recent times, it appears that public nudity is becoming more common with nude sporting and other activities being held. These include naked hiking, canuding (nude canoeing), the World Naked Bike Ride, Bay to Breakers, Solstice Cyclists. No general public outcry has accompanied these events.

• Clothing-optional bike rides

Nudity in religion[link]

People at Nambassa, 1978

The Adamites, an early Christian sect, practiced "holy nudism", lived in absolute lawlessness^{[citation needed]} and stripped themselves naked while engaged in common worship. During the Middle Ages, the doctrines of this obscure sect were revived: in the Netherlands by the Brethren of the Free Spirit and the Taborites in Bohemia, and, in a grosser form, by the Beghards in Germany. Everywhere, they met with firm opposition from the mainstream churches.^[8]

Digambara monks in India reject any form of clothing whatsoever and live naked, or 'sky clad'. Digambara is one of the two main sects of Jainism.^[9]

The term skyclad is also used referring to ritual nudity in the context of Neopagan belief systems, specifically Wicca.

Sexual public nudity[link]

Public nudity can be regarded as either sexual or non-sexual in nature.

Some people regard flashing, streaking and mooning as indecent exposure and as sexual public nudity. Similarly, some people regard dogging, exhibitionism, and voyeurism as offensive behaviour.

Burning Man camps range from non-sexual nudity to overtly sexually themed, while the Folsom Street Fair held in San Francisco is a leather and BDSM themed fair.^[10]

Aspects of the Nambassa hippie festivals held in New Zealand in 1970s are regarded as non-sexual naturism. For example, of the 75,000 patrons who attended the 1979 Nambassa 3-day counterculture festival, an estimated 35% spontaneously chose to remove their clothing,^[11] preferring complete or part nudity.^[12]

See also[link]

Nudity portal

• History of nudity
• Timeline of significant non-sexualized public nudity activities
• Public sex
• Intimate parts
• Topfreedom advocates gender equality and the right of women to choose to go topfree where men can.
• Bohemianism and Counterculture
• Culture jamming and Direct action and Flash mob and Smart mob
• Nudity in combat
• Nudism
• Public display of affection

References[link]

Further reading[link]

• The Offense of Public Nudity by Mark Storey
• Naturism and Civil Disobedience by Mark Storey
• Nude & Natural 20.4 Summer 2001. Article by Jim Meyer on TFTBY titled Vincent's Vision: Is Vincent Bethell a menace to decent society? Or the best thing to happen to naturism in years?. Includes an interview with Vincent Bethell. Seven pages with ten pictures.
• Nude & Natural 21.2 Winter 2002. The Bethell Approach: A Protest Colloquy/The Bethell Approach: Is the Time for Mass Nude Protests Upon Us? Includes statements by Vincent Bethell, Mark Nisbet, Cec Cinder, Paul Rapoport, Les Rootsey, Morley Shloss, T.A. Wyner, and Mark Storey. Eight Pages, four pictures. Briefly Noted Vincent Victorious.
• Nude & Natural Vol 21.3: 24–28, Spring 2002.Terri Sue Webb: An American Bethell/Beyond Safe Havens: Oregon's Terri Sue Webb (written by Daniel Johnson).
• Nude & Natural Vol 23.4: 73, Summer 2004.Takin' It to the Streets: The Cutting Edge of Naturism by Mark Storey. Mark claims "The future of naturism is on public lands. To gain naturist freedoms on public lands will require getting naked in public".
• Nude & Natural magazine issues 12.2, 12.3, 13.1 for coverage of Andrew Martinez

External links[link]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Nude in public

Jelena Tinska (Serbian: Јелена Тинска; born Jelena Petrović (Serbian: Јелена Петровић); 25 April 1953) is a Serbian actress, ballerina, dancer, writer, columnist and television presenter. She is also the president of Fond "Orion" and "Noeva Barka", an association for animal protection and well being.

Background[link]

Tinska's father was Aleksandar Petrovic (V), writer ("Sladak zivot na srpski nacin") and a translator of Shakespeare.

She studied classical ballet from the age of 5 for 12 years, and graduated from the ballet school "Lujo Davico". Following graduation, she worked as a professional ballet, jazz and contemporary dancer in Yugoslavia in various famous ballet groups under Ivanka Lukateli, Boris Radak, Petar Slaj, and "Lokice", later studying drama at The Academy of Dramatic Arts in Belgrade. From 1979, she worked in Belgrade in Theatre Dusko Radovic, as an actress. She is fluent in English, French and Serbian languages.

In 2003 Tinska moved from Belgrade to Novi Sad to work for the private television station Pannonia.

Filmography[link]

Television

Film

External links[link]

• Jelena Tinska at the Internet Movie Database

Puma Swede
Puma Swede attending the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo at the at the Sands Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada on January 9, 2010
Born	Johanna Jussinniemi[1] (1976-09-13) September 13, 1976 (age 35)[2] Stockholm, Sweden[3]
Other names	Ms Swede, Johanna Plaidski, Puma Sweede,[3] Swenz (with Nikki Benz)
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[3]
Weight	123 lb (56 kg)[3]
No. of adult films	139 (per IAFD)
Website
http://www.pumaswede.com

Johanna Jussinniemi^[1] (born September 13, 1976), better known by her stage name Puma Swede, is a Swedish pornographic actress, and feature dancer.^[4] The first part of her stage name comes from the sports car, the Ford Puma.^[5] Since 2005, she has appeared in around 120 movies.^[3]

She is of Finnish descent, as both her parents were originally from Finland.;^[6] and she has resided in California since 2004^[7]

Swede worked as a computer sales representative in Sweden and later on as a glamour model before moving into adult films.^[7] She initially only performed in girl–girl scenes,^[8] but made her hardcore boy–girl debut in the 2005 video School of Hardcore by the studio AntiInnocence Video, with whom she was previously a contract performer.^[9]

She has received a 2009 AVN Award nomination for Web Starlet of the Year,^[10] and a 2009 XBiz Award nomination for Web Babe/Starlet of the Year.^[11] In 2010, she made her first mainstream film appearance, a cameo in the comedy The 41-Year-Old Virgin Who Knocked Up Sarah Marshall and Felt Superbad About It with comedian/actor Bryan Callen, formerly of MADtv fame.

References[link]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Puma Swede

External links[link]

• Official website
• Puma Swede at the Internet Movie Database
• Puma Swede at the Internet Adult Film Database
• Puma Swede at the Adult Film Database
• Puma Swede on Twitter

Jodi Gordon
Gordon at the Sydney Black Tie For Breast Cancer Gala Ball
Born	Jodi Lee Gordon (1985-02-01) 1 February 1985 (age 27) Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Occupation	Actress, model
Years active	1998–present

Jodi Lee Gordon (born 1 February 1985^[1]) is an Australian actress and model.

Early life[link]

Gordon was born in Mackay to Bronwyn and Ray. She has an older brother, Ben.^[1] Her father was born in New Zealand and is of Māori descent.^[2] From the age of 8, Gordon's family moved to various locations along the coast from Mackay, eventually settling in Sydney when she was 11. She played netball from the age of 12 to 16.^[1]

Career[link]

Modelling[link]

At the age of 13, Gordon won a modeling competition and gained a contract with Vivien's Modeling Agency. Her modelling led her to Japan, London and Milan, where she lived for five months.^[1] While modelling in London for two months she took the opportunity to travel through Europe recreationally.^[1]

Since September 2008, Gordon has been the official celebrity ambassador and model for Australian lingerie brand Crystelle.^[3] Gordon became the official ambassador for Australian shoe brand Tony Bianco in 2008.^[4] She remained with the company for two years, until she handed the role to Bambi Northwood-Blyth in November 2010.^[5]

Gordon on the Home and Away set

Acting[link]

In 2004, while preparing to move to New York, Gordon successfully auditioned for the role of Martha MacKenzie in the long-running Australian soap opera Home and Away. For her portrayal of Martha, Gordon won a Logie award for "Most Popular New Female Talent" in 2006.^[6] The 2009 Logie awards saw Gordon nominated for "Most Popular Actress".^[7]

Gordon was a contestant on the eighth season of Dancing with the Stars. She and her partner, Stefano Oliveri, were eliminated in the fifth week, on 12 October 2008.^[8] In January 2010, it was announced that Gordon would be leaving Home and Away.^[9] She filmed her final scenes at the end of February and they aired in June of that year.^[10] Upon leaving Home and Away, Gordon took acting lessons and attended auditions for many television shows including Cops L.A.C..^[11]

In May 2010, Gordon won her first film role in The Cup.^[11] The film, which was released in 2011, is based on Media Puzzle's win in the 2002 Melbourne Cup. Gordon plays the role of Damien Oliver's partner, Trish.^[11] In November 2010, Gordon returned to Melbourne to film her next project, Any Questions for Ben?, a Working Dog production.^[12] A writer for the Herald Sun reported that Gordon turned down an offer to appear in a ten episode reality show series documenting the lives of the wives and girlfriends of Australian sportsmen.^[13]

In February 2011, the actress returned to television in Network Nine's telemovie Blood Brothers, based on the Gilham family murders.^[14] Elle Halliwell of the The Sunday Telegraph reported Gordon had been cast in the upcoming series of Underbelly titled Underbelly: Badness in April 2012. Gordon will portray reporter.^[15]

Personal life[link]

On 4 March 2007, Gordon's boyfriend of two years, Chris Burkhardt, died from acute myeloid leukemia at the age of 23.^[16] In mid 2008, a storyline was introduced into Home and Away, in which Gordon's character was diagnosed with breast cancer. Gordon drew on her experience of Burkhardt's battle with leukaemia to take on the storyline.^[17]

In June 2009, Gordon was discovered by police cowering in a bedroom of an apartment with Mark James Judge, an alleged biker gang member, during an armed response to an alleged attempted break in. No action was taken against Gordon or Judge for making a false report.^[18] It was further alleged by some media outlets that Gordon had disclosed to police that cocaine had been consumed on the day of the incident.^[19] Gordon later apologised for the distress the incident caused.^[20] In September 2009, Gordon made her first major public appearance since the incident at a parade for Crystelle lingerie.^[21] Following the incident, Gordon broke up with her partner, media heir Ryan Stokes.^[22]

Gordon is engaged to Sydney Roosters captain Braith Anasta, with whom she has been in a relationship with since November 2009.^[22][23]

Filmography[link]

Awards and nominations[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Jodi Gordon at the Internet Movie Database