Nudism and Textile (Non-nudists) Questionnaire

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Please answer all questions in the section that applies to you ( ie. either Non-nudists or Nudists)

SECTION A: FOR TEXTILES (NON-NUDISTS)

1.       Have you ever heard about Nudism/Naturism?

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2.       When you hear the word nudist what comes to mind?

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3.       Have you ever considered practicing Nudism?

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4.       Have you ever considered that this might be a way of life you might enjoy?

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5.        How easily do you think nudism/naturism can be accepted in society?

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6.       Do you have a religious prohibition against nudity eg. are you told that it is a sin to show yourself without clothes?

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7.       Are you told that the only person to see you naked is your spouse or your doctor etc.?

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8.       Have you ever slept without clothes?

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9.       Have you ever stayed for a while after you shower without clothes?

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10.   Do identify with any of these common barriers to the practice of nudism?

a.       Body Image - When invited to try naturism, many persons respond that they are too self-conscious about their own body or that they need to lose weight etc. first.

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b.       Sexual Objectification – People’s bodies are constantly being sexualized in advertising, the media, movies, television and magazines. When a person is naked, (or nearly naked), it’s often a “sexy” image being used to capture the attention of the opposite sex. Naked People are portrayed as an object that represents society’s idea of what a sexy person should look like in order to serve the pleasure of the opposite sex

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c.       Modesty and Slut Shaming - Images of sexy naked models are everywhere. But if a person gets naked on their own terms in society, a lot of times they will be shamed, harassed and bullied.

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d.       Rape Culture and Victim Blaming -Rape culture is a culture in which sexual violence, rape, abuse and harassment are prevalent and, to varying degrees, considered normal and / or acceptable behavior. Victim blaming is when victims of rape / sexual violence / harassment are blamed for what happened to them.

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e.       Fear of Sexual Harassment

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11.   Have you ever done housework without clothes?

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12.   Are you afraid of being judged or objectified if you go naked with a mixed gender group in a safe and secure setting?

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13.   Are you aware that there are millions of nudists in the world today, and in parts of Europe, people can go without clothes to the bank, supermarket and restaurant?

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14.   Are you aware that there are Major organizations all over the world dedicated to the non-sexual nudist way of life?

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15.   If you heard that here was a non-sexual nudist organization in your community where the activities included Naked Yoga, Sports -Volleyball etc., Cooking and other recreational activities in a safe and secure, non-judgemental environment would you be a part of it?

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SECTION B: FOR NUDISTS

1.       Do you call yourself a Nudist, Naturist, Either is fine or Neither works for you?

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2.       Did you have a religious prohibition against nudity before you became a nudist eg. were you told that it is a sin to show yourself without clothes?

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3.       Before you became a nudist, were you ever told that the only person to see you naked was your spouse or your doctor etc.? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4.       How long have you been practicing nudism?

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5.       What did you think about nudism before you tried it?

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6.       What do you like about nudism?

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7.       List 5 ways that nudism has benefitted you.

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8.       Do you consider yourself a home nudist, closet nudist, recreational nudist or full -time nudist?

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9.       Do you go around naked at home?

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10.   Relate to us your first experience going socially nude…sights, sounds, who you were with, feelings/emotions etc. (feel free to write an epistle on a separate page.)

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11.   Relate how nudism has helped you overcome these common barriers to the practice of Nudism.

a.         Body Image - When invited to try naturism, many persons respond that they are too self-conscious about their own body or that they need to lose weight etc. first.

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b. Sexual Objectification – People’s bodies are constantly being sexualized in advertising, the media, movies, television and magazines. When a person is naked, (or nearly naked), it’s often a “sexy” image being used to capture the attention of the opposite sex. Naked People are portrayed as an object that represents society’s idea of what a sexy person should look like in order to serve the pleasure of the opposite sex

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c.       Modesty and Slut Shaming - Images of sexy naked models are everywhere. But if a person gets naked on their own terms in society, a lot of times they will be shamed, harassed and bullied.

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d.       Rape Culture and Victim Blaming -Rape culture is a culture in which sexual violence, rape, abuse and harassment are prevalent and, to varying degrees, considered normal and / or acceptable behavior. Victim blaming is when victims of rape / sexual violence / harassment are blamed for what happened to them.

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e.       Fear of Sexual Harassment

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12.   Are you a member of a Nudist/ Naturist organization?

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13.   Have you ever visited a Nudist/Naturist facility?

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14.   Have you ever gone to another country specifically to experience the Naturist/Nudist facilities and offerings there?

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15.   What advice would you give to a person who is new to Nudism?

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Questionnaire prepared by D Anthony Harrison, a nudist living in Jamaica.

He can be contacted at 876 536 4264. Email nakedissacred@gmail.com

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