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[quote][i]Originally posted by Bare Warrior[/i]
[br]We just spent 2 years in the Caribbean where the majority of people are of African or of Indian decent.  Most of the people you see nude or topless are white.   We did see more black nudity in the French islands than on the former British islands.  We asked locals why this was the case and most responded that there were three reasons; slavery, religion, and family.

On the islands, locals are pretty much blood kin to everyone else on the island so you can't go to a nude beach without everyone else knowing about it. Most of the locals are very religious and very modist.  You rarely see local women in anything other than a one piece bathing suit.

The reason I did not understand until I got more into the history of the islands and slavery was slavery.  What I did not know was that most slaves in the Caribbean and many in the South were completely naked when they worked in the fields.  Both white men and women took sexual advantage of this nakedness.  Only the "skilled" slaves, who worked in factories and homes wore clothes, so wearing clothes was a sign of being a "upper class" slave.
So nakedness still carries the stigma of sexual exploitation and being lower class.

Another reason which is still very prevalent in all societies, not just American (as some try to say) is that lighter skin is seen as being higher class or blooded.  This is the case in all racial groups, in Asia, Africa, literally everywhere.  A tan in most cultures means you are a manual laborer and therefore of a lower class.  Asian farmers go to extreme lengths to be tanless by covering every inch of their bodies.  So do Arabs. In Africa lighter skinned people are considered "better."

These same cultural "prejudices" still exist in the African American culture.  It has only been in the last 50 years that being "tanned" became a status symbol in the United States and Europe, ie tanned people are wealthy because they have more leisure time than "working" people.

Sometime look at "Yachting Pictures" from the 1930s. Everyone, except the crew, were completely covered while sailing.  Only common people had tans.

Bare Warrior
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dantes	Posted - 08/04/2007 : 03:50:50 AM Is it me or is nudism one of the whitest activities out there. Every photo I've seen on the web has nothing but white people. In Europe it makes sense but in the U.S. and Canada (I don't know about Australia) the ethnic demographics of the countries aren't reflected in nudism.
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JackNeilson	Posted - 05/28/2010 : 10:32:16 AM While not specifically for people of color Nudist Clubhouse at http://www.nudistclubhouse.com has a group called Naturist People Of all Colors which is quite active
Sunopener	Posted - 05/28/2010 : 10:09:24 AM Hi. I see that this topic hasn't had recent activity. I'm just wondering if anyone started a site or Yahoo group for people of color interested in nudism/naturism/exhibitionism. Can anyone direct me to similar sites for people of color? Thanks in advance!
nude charles	Posted - 10/16/2009 : 11:22:21 AM At any nudist resort I've visited, blacks are warmly welcomed.
txvic	Posted - 10/15/2009 : 10:04:39 AM Welcome tumbleweedsaz. Enjoy!
sailawaybob	Posted - 10/14/2009 : 10:54:32 PM go for it tumbleweed nudism is for everyone and you both being in arizona you got the desert, and those cool hot springs i keep reading about, join a nudist resort or even a non-landed club and enjoy..
tumbleweedaz	Posted - 07/28/2009 : 8:09:02 PM Hello Everyone! This thread has been interesting reading. To all of those of color all over the country, my fiance and I say "rock on" to all of you. We're a black nudist couple that has only experienced nudity at home or when we were alone in a forest etc... We live in Scottsdale, Arizona and are looking forward to being able to join other couples - blacks, whites etc... that would like to share nudity with us! Home parties, pool parties are just what we hope that we could at least start out with. We're very outgoing and in our 30's & 40's. We may not be in the greatest shape (age) but we would love to participate in nude activities with others that don't mind a little color in the crowd!
boomdriver	Posted - 06/21/2009 : 5:13:47 PM Welcome, Sam! I'm sure I think I said what I probably meant, but maybe not.
kctan791024	Posted - 06/21/2009 : 1:44:35 PM Hi.. I am Sam here from Kuala Lumpur Malaysia... And I am a chinese... I not sure if I am being welcome in this forum or not, but I like to naked at home everyday and also, would like to explore more in nudist activity... Too bad in this country, it is not being allowed...Would appreciate can know more member in here, and hope had a chance can meet up with you all.. If you all plan to come to Malaysia beach, maybe I can be your guide also.. Thank you...
msmykonos	Posted - 03/28/2009 : 1:51:12 PM Im oriental, very pale white until I tan. i think the reason its mostly europeans is bc its been cultural for so long. Esp the Med area. I've lived a large portion of my life in France, where i began a nudist. I never thought anyone noticed i was oriental. I'm whiter then most whites, but less hairier. actually no body hair not even my arms, i knew that made me stand out but I didn't think it was my ethnicity.
lazarus	Posted - 03/27/2009 : 1:41:10 PM We get two or three non-whites at our club every year, even though we are just across the border from a city(Buffalo) with a large black population. Most of our non-whites are black, with a few native-american and the occaisional asian or indian. One of our most interesting times was when we had two Jainists show up and spend the day. They came during a Christmas in July party and the table was groaning under the weight of Turkey and all the trimmings. We managed to put together a strict vegetarian plate for them, although it took some doing (no dairy, eggs etc). But they enjoyed themselves. I have never seen anyone shunned because of colour or race. Every one is invited into games or to sit down with our members for conversation.
xlove	Posted - 11/20/2008 : 04:21:46 AM it is quite pleasent to be nude with my family even i am a muslim. but only just i have such thoughts not my family not the others. still i hope that time may change and my dream come true m.ahmad
Warmskin	Posted - 11/18/2008 : 4:22:28 PM Whether non-whites are accepted is about the same thing as a any new nudist will be accepted as an equal. If resorts go out of their way to greet new nudists, then a non-white should do okay. Some nudist resorts have people who mostly get into cliques and are happy to stay within those cliques. If you want to mix in better, try getting into a volleyball game. Nothing like a little team spirit to promote one's social situation at a resort. The same thing might be said in the military when you are in the same unit, and endure the hardships together. You become friends fairly easily there. Of course, nudist resorts don't give us hardships, but you can see the analogy, I hope. Get involved. You may not be a known entity, initially, but you will if you get into group activities, but eventually you will mix in better. This goes for all races and nationalities. That government governs best, which governs least - Thomas Jefferson
n/a	Posted - 11/18/2008 : 11:59:59 AM I am one-half Hispanic. I'm not sure whether that makes me a person "of color" or not ... lol ... but I have never felt unaccepted in nude areas because of it. In fact, just as an aside, in society in general I have felt more non-acceptance being female than I have being Hispanic. I'm speaking of the business world primarily. I'm no longer in that world, so it's not much of an issue anymore, but it used to bother me quite a bit.
Cheri	Posted - 08/04/2008 : 6:55:19 PM earlash, You would be accepted at a nudist park, resort, club, beach...whatever. You profile doesn't reveal where you're located so we're unable to make recommendations. Cheri Doing what I can to positively promote nudism - http://pages.prodigy/cheridonna
earlash1	Posted - 08/04/2008 : 3:12:26 PM Another person of color who is interested here. I'm a regular home nudist but would like to have a social experience. I'm concerned about how I would be received at resorts.

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