Should I quit modeling nude?

Question

I just started modeling nude for a drawing class at an all girls college and now I am wondering if I should quit. The first two sessions I really didnt do bad but the girls are all freshman and white and I felt they were poking fun of me too much. I am an East Indian guy from India and very dark skin and I overheard comments calling me an ape, and one girl said I looked like a chimpanzee. I know they arent saying this to me but I could hear it. Also, I am only an inch not aroused and I could hear the giggles. Are these white girls being inappropriate with me? I am thinking of going to Dean with this

Answer 1

If you are going to get naked in front of a roomful of girls you are going to need thicker skin... some of them may be uncomfortable with your nudity so they use humor to make the situation less embarrasing, even if its at your expense. Deal with it... what do you care what they think anyway? You still get paid right? Its still a tremendous opportunity to meet hot women right? So sit there and shut up!

Answer 2

Im sorry that you over heard there comments that is really harsh but I have to say that this is really common in classes even at a college level and above. There is always going to be someone that is going to make such comments. I have heard some comments such as this in my various drawing classes. Dont take is personal they are young and probably not sure how to react around a nude man. After all it is an all girl school and some of them may never have seen a nude man before and may be saying those things to fit in and maybe feel more comfortable in the situation. Just know that this is very common and dont take it to heart. If you dont feel as though you can continue because it bothers you then dont. But I think that you can get over this situation by realizing that they are most likely immature and uncomfortable with the situation and are trying to feel better about it. Good Luck in your choice.

Answer 3

I'd report this to the dean, also. This is sexual harassment under the law. I'm not suggesting you do this, but if you reported this incident(s) to the EEOC or your state's Human Rights Devision, you would probably win. The art students need nude models, but it does not give these ignorant young women the right to say ANYTHING about you personally. Since you are from East India, you belong to a "protected class" under the U.S. Supreme Court decisions and the burden of proof of sexual harassment is much lower for a member of a "protected class." BTW, I'd probably quit after you found another job and I'd definately tell the teacher why you are quitting. Have you tried getting a job as a waiter? I worked my way through college waiting tables at a good restaurant and made a lot of money.

Answer 4

You definitely have the wrong job. Quit immediately.
Did you expect to only get praise and dates from all these "white girls"? (By the way, If they are in college they are women, not girls.)
You obviously do not have the right personality to be a nude model.

Sounds like you went into this job expecting something else. Before going to the dean and causing unnecessary problems (for yourself and others), I would suggest you quit and do something else.

Answer 5

I would definitely report this to the Dean. Their remarks are inappropriate.

Answer 6

Report it to the Dean, and quit - explaining your reasons (that will put a stop to it!) if it's damaging your confidence too much

Answer 7

is it necessary to do this job. cant you find any other job. may be you can report it to the dean but u cant shut up their mouth. if you enjoy Ur job than try to become deaf. it will help you.

Answer 8

Thoes girls are rude report it to the teacher on the spot.

Answer 9

If you are that ugly and are only an inch... then yes!!! Please do us all a favor and hide it....