Is posting nudes a form of activism?
In this week’s #UndressedThread, we’re exploring whether sharing nudes can truly challenge censorship and bias
On social media, nudity is often censored, misinterpreted, or suppressed by biased algorithms. For naturists, artists, and body-positive advocates, posting nudes might seem like a way to push back against systemic taboos and promote body freedom. But does it really count as activism, or is it futile in the face of deeply ingrained biases?
In this #UndressedThread, we’re asking:
Can sharing nudes online challenge censorship and change perceptions?
Have you ever posted a nude image as a form of activism?
I would love to hear your thoughts. Join the conversation in the comments. 🪐
Posting normal life depicting nude humans can help dispel the misunderstanding that all social nudity is sexually contrived. The more instances of public interacting with nonsexual nudity helps normalize the naturist concept.
Here's maybe a provocation for the next thread: does a nude need to be visual or does prose also count? When I see substituted words/emojis like "corn" 🌽 or "grape" 🍇 and others, it makes me wonder. I know that people are doing this on social media because the post may be censored and most likely be depressed. But the. It makes me wonder what is nude when it comes to language? If I honestly write about my body using anatomic words instead of euphomisms, is it more naked to do so?
And if it does make a difference, then is there an equivalent visually and what is that equivalent? Or if there isn't, then why not?
I'm just staying in the question right now.