“It’s the invention of clothes, not nature, that made “private parts” private”
— Mokokoma Mokhonoana
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In times past, before people wore clothes, there was nothing hidden about the human body. Everything was visible to everyone. When humans started wearing clothes, they began to cover certain parts of their bodies. This act of covering made these parts of the body seem special or secret. For instance, the idea that some parts should be kept private is like how we respect certain personal spaces in our homes, like bedrooms. To apply this idea to daily life, think about how we make rules or set boundaries that create privacy and respect around personal things, not because they are naturally private, but because we decide they should be. This explains how our customs and inventions shape our behavior and ideas about privacy.
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Body Clothing Cultural norms Human behavior Modesty Privacy Public vs private Social constructs Society Taboo
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