Celebrity’s nudity and nudist lifestyle: The ancient reality and modern controversies

Abstract

Many have expressed concern over the trending nudity and nudist lifestyle among celebrities; even in conservative African settings. Others have argued otherwise, stating that this trend should not be evaluated in isolation as nudity is first of all, a natural phenomenon that has prevailed throughout most of mankind’s existence. This review therefore, highlights the trend, the misconceptions and the associated conflicts shaping the seeming classical twist in human history and the attendant contradictions in Human Anthropology. In addition, it illustrates the socio-cultural consequences of offensive dressing and wondered what could explain this modern-day craving for nudity in a manner that sharply contrasts man’s desire to cover the body in ancient times. Despite the divide however, the crux of the argument remains the fact that dress choice decision making must not fail to reflect germane religious and cultural identity and must not also sacrifice overall decency and moral sanity on the alter of naturism, human right and the so-called ‘social freedom’.

Keywords: Human Anthropology, Clothing, Celebrity, Nudity, Fashion