can women go topless legally in ny?
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As far as I know, women cannot be prosecuted for simply being topless in public in NYsince the mid 1990's (before my time, but I believe it to be true from one of my undergrad classes) if a man cannot be prosecuted for the same action.  Prosecution can take place if the topless woman is showing her boobs for lewd or immoral purposes (whatever that standard is) or if there is a local ordinance that has been passed banning such bare breasts.  In the latter case, it would probably be challenged in court by the accused girl.\n\nIn reality, more and more girls and women are going topless at regular clothed beaches every year, going topless in co-ed saunas, etc. and even sunbathing topless in some parts of public parks (particularly Central Park in NYC).  That's probably the extent of it...you won't see many girls walking down the street topless or going into 7-11 without a shirt.  Maybe someday, but not yet!\n\nI'm 21 and live in NY (on Long Island) and go to the nude beach here, so topless is never a problem because full nudity is the norm, but a number of my female friends have started going topless at Jones Beach and Robert Moses (two regular "clothed" beaches) without any problems.\n\nHope this information is helpful.
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I believe the age of consent in the state of New York is 17...\n...So, go ahead...\nGiven the wide variety of answers you have received, I thought I'd do a little searching.  Everything I found indicates that 17 is the legal age of consent in New York State.  Go to www.avert.com and check out the table there.  It lists the ages of consent for all states and many countries.
172214
In some parts of Texas it is leagl.  Laws are always chageing thoe.  Woman should fight this if it's leagal for Man to go topless then so should a Woman.
336102
Nudity itself has been held the US Supreme Court not to be criminal behavior. If you are trying to attract the attention of minors, you could be in trouble. There is no statute in Texas prohibiting nudity as such, contrary to what some people think. Read it for yourself: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/cgi-bin/cqcgi?CQ_SESSION_KEY=YTDQOQQOUOFQ&CQ_QUERY_HANDLE=124002&CQ_CUR_DOCUMENT=1&CQ_TLO_DOC_TEXT=YES#LASTHIT
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It depends on where you live. There are a lot of places in the world where nudity is celebrated. There are topless beaches and resorts where it is accepted as well. Different cultures and different societies believe differently.\n\nMost existing nude beaches have been used as such for many years and thus have become "traditionally nude". Many are "unmanaged" beach areas that have been adopted by the local users in an effort to maintain the beach's "quality". Others' right to existence has been recognized as such by one or another legislative body—municipal, regional or national, and are termed "official" (although not necessarily legitimate).\n\nOne can distinguish between different types of beaches:\n\nThose where nudity is illegal and/or not tolerated. Nudity may result in requests to coverup, uncomfortable glares, a fine or arrest. \nThose that are unofficially tolerated by the "authorities" \n"Official" nude beaches \nNudity is compulsory unless the weather is bad, etc. \nClothing is optional (e.g. nudity is permitted but not required) \n\nIn the United States, the number of traditional nude beaches has declined somewhat over past decade due to the influx of abusive users, the aging of the nudist community, and the efforts on the part of Christian fundamentalists to close them down. However, the number of official nude beaches has, in fact, increased during this period. Most of this increase can be attributed to the ongoing stewardship of local nudist organizations and the establishment of working relationships with—or lobbying of—local municipalities and law enforcement agencies. In fact, clothing-free attractions are increasingly being recognised as being a good source of tourist income.\n\nThe users of nude beaches are sometimes the target of enforcement relating to legislation banning public nudity, often because of broad language included in laws or bills intended to target sexually oriented businesses. Clothes free organizations such as the Naturist Action Committee have lobbied against such bills.
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It is taboo.  Males are interested in any part of the female that is covered or hidden.  It is not really a fascination--it is a sexual stimulation.  If women stayed topless all the time, they would be no big deal.
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They might not wear bras.
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Not in NYC. If that was the case, drive through restaurants would not be in business for long..i.e. McDonalds, etc.\n\nS.T.
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There are many religions that require women to be fully covered from neck to ankles.  Hasidic jews, for example, require women, even girls, to wear long skirs all year long.\n\nIt's a matter of modesty for most religions that impose this rule.
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not unless she's a slut
1186447
hell no you can pull up to any smut shop and buy porno legaly unless it has animals or kids thats illegal
139654
noneright now because america is a free country and you can sue people for not hirging you because your sex is female
681381
Just because you are on your own property doesn't mean that you don't have to take precautions against exposing yourself to being viewed by others. I mean just think if you were walking down the street and some pervert was standing in his front yard wearing a raincoat and opening it to expose himself to passersby for instance.\n\nAs to your situation, while it probably wouldn't get you arrested, it's not polite because for one thing what if the people next door have children and they don't want them looking at someone's nude body?
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any and bra and bikini can become sexy if women in it, is sexy.\nif women is not sexy no bra or bikni wil look sexy.
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yeah go to www.nakednews.com
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I am a pretty woman but sadly don't live in New York sorry ....
597270
You dont want just anyone having unfettered access to a place as private as that. Understand? Pervs might turn it into a meeting place.