2006-07-23 22:18:07 · 13 answers · asked by Kamps 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Probably because they were tired of them getting sunburned...
2006-07-23 22:21:14 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Genetic studies of the human body louse Pediculus humanus, which feeds on the body but lives in and requires clothing, suggests that humans started wearing garments 72,000 years ago +/- 42,000 years. This estimate matches that of the first appearance of physical evidence of clothing-making tools. The species Homo sapiens itself has existed for 200,000 or more years, so there is a strong argument that the 'natural' condition of humans is nude. Early humans are thought to have been covered in somewhat more body hair then we are today, and preferentially inhabited the warmer areas of the earth. The competitive advantage that clothing gave these early peoples as they expanded into the less hospitable parts of the globe was a strong driver for its widespread adoption. In tropical conditions however, the human body does not physically require clothing and it continues as more a social convention than as a biological necessity
2006-07-24 05:25:44 · answer #2 · answered by Bolan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably because they are the most sensitive parts of the body to heat and cold, and early humans needed to be clothed for all kinds of harsh weather.
2006-07-24 05:23:18 · answer #3 · answered by the man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are still some tribes in Africa the still don't cover their Private parts.
2006-07-24 06:42:10 · answer #4 · answered by bob h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well that is WHEN it happened.
When Adam & Eve were caught eating from the tree they weren't supposed to. They were embarrassed that they were naked.
Until that time it was OK to be naked & unclothed! They didn't know any better or know any other way to be.
2006-07-24 05:21:46 · answer #5 · answered by jennifersuem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you show your private part a woman will know if you are interested.
2006-07-24 05:28:18 · answer #6 · answered by insincere 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because mens nut would get cold in the winter lololol
2006-07-24 05:22:39 · answer #7 · answered by Rick R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably started in the caveman days. They probably used animal fur or something to protect their junk when they went hunting.
2006-07-24 05:25:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they wanted to tease the opposite sex and can't do that if you know what there working with
2006-07-24 05:21:40 · answer #9 · answered by Ryan R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Modesty is part of social evolution.
2006-07-24 05:21:13 · answer #10 · answered by ratboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋