Nudist and Non Nudist Questionaire
Nudism and Textile (Non-nudists) Questionnaire
Name or Initials: _______________________________________________
Age:___________________________________________________
Country:_________________________________________________
Email:___________________________________________________
Please answer all
questions in the section that applies to you ( ie. either Non-nudists or
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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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.?
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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.
12.
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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b.
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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c.
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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d.
Fear of Sexual Harassment
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13.
Are you a member of a Nudist/ Naturist
organization?
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14.
Have you ever visited a Nudist/Naturist
facility?
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15.
Have you ever gone to another country
specifically to experience the Naturist/Nudist facilities and offerings there?
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16.
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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