Double Standards and Objectification: Unveiling Inequalities and Ethical Implications behind Nudity

Abstract

Nudity has been a considerable and controversial moral topic in worldwide society. People are almost certainly used to wear clothes and take it for granted. The debate of whether or not wearing clothes is immoral has risen. However, there exist different acceptance levels of nudity for men and women. Double Standards on dress codes are apparent everywhere, such as the varied swimsuits for males and females. Females must wear an additional piece of fabric to cover their boobs, whereas topless males are everywhere. However, the acceptance of nudity level has increased throughout history, such as in Asia. From inhibiting women to revealing legs and feet, modern females can show legs and feet now. Therefore, it can raise the assumption that people can reveal more of their body parts if the so-called “sensitive” body parts are not “sensitive” anymore. This article examines the moral standard and the overall acceptance rate of people's nudity, considering religious, philosophical, cultural, and societal aspects. The study's experiment will be accomplished by the implicit association test and interview method.