Bettine Baker's experience at Bondi beach in 1952 reflects the outdated and narrow-minded attitudes towards women's swimwear, highlighting ongoing debates over women's freedom in clothing.
Catharine Lumby emphasizes that the expectation for women to dress modestly to avoid 'inflaming' male desires connects historical regulation of women's bodies to contemporary norms.
Lauren Rosewarne articulates that society often places the moral responsibility on women, suggesting that men's actions are a direct result of women's attire choices.
From the 30s to the 60s, beach inspectors enforced stringent modesty standards, reflecting societal attitudes towards women's swimwear, mirroring today's discussions on attire appropriateness.
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