Toplessness is the act of being dressed from the waist down but wearing nothing from the waist up. Due to societal norms, it is far more acceptable for men to go around topless - which is better known as going bare-chested - than women since it's considered taboo for the latter to go around with their nipples exposed. Women from many indigenous tribes still go topless as part of their traditional culture.
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- Before the arrival of Christian missionaries, going topless was considered the norm for many ethnic groups, especially those from tropical environments.
- Toplessness is used to promote gender equality.
- Toplessness in women is also known as bare-breastedness.
- Toplessness in women can also mean going around with just the breasts exposed.
- Going topless is actually convenient for lactating ladies especially when they need to breastfeed frequently.