Is posing nude for magazines immoral?

Question

Is posing nude for magazines, such as Play Boy, immoral? Some believe that exposing your naked body to others is the same as prostitution, though there is no sex. Your selling yourself as a sex object, thus prostituting yourself to the public. Others would disagree and say that it is not immoral. What is everyone's opinion on this subject? Is it moral or immoral?

Answer 1

People who can't distinguish between nudity and sex are people with little grasp of reality. With reasoning like that, their opinions don't overly concern me.

Just because a women takes off her clothes to take a shower, doesn't mean she's looking for sex.

The nude human figure has been the subject of artistic expression throughout the history of mankind, so I don't see nudity as the issue (although for some religions it is)

Think of the great works of art by MichelAngelo... Sculptures like the Three Graces, David and Venus De Milo, or the painted ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, which depicts God reaching out to give life to a nude Adam. What about fine art nudes photographs found in today's museums and art galleries?

Now the issue of presenting oneself as a sex object is another issue entirely, and that can be accomplished fully clothed. But is that it immoral, and if so, why? Does not the individual have the right to present themselves in any manner they desire, to whomever they choose? If someone thinks they're hot and wants to be in the public eye, where does the problem lie?

With any manual labor, from movers to medical test subjects to professional athletes and models, people are selling their bodies for profit- is that a problem?

If the specific issue is sexual services for money, how does this differ from marriage? Countless women (and some men) marry simply for financial/social gain and it's and in exchange they become and sexual partners- they are willing to sell themselves for the economic benefits.

Arranged marriages, dowries- it varies among cultures but this same dynamic has existed for thousands of years. In many cases the families (not even the bride herself) decides if the price is right. Whether it's a 2 bags of gold, a dozen cattle or the prospect of having a summer house in the Hamptons, vacations in Hawaii and being able to afford Prada shoes, it's still a pricetag.

Now I'm not saying that everyone approaches relationships this way, but economics are almost always a factor. Very, very few people marry JUST for love. When a woman is being pursued by a few different men, how often does she choose the poor guy who isn't financially secure? Is it immoral for her to dismiss the starving artist with the good heart in favor of the wealthier man who's a better provider?

Compared to these considerations, posing for pin-up photos then going home seems downright honest & wholesome :)

Answer 2

last time i checked we are all borne free to do what we want to do within the law, that being said, if one wants to pose nude for most of the world to see, that is their business. no one is forcing anybody to look at the pictures in a magazine or on the Internet. the human body is in it's self an art form,
and has been and has been drawn by some of the best artist throughout the ages. there is not a healthy man or woman that doesn't appreciate the human form. as for "ssb662" , i could not find a single reference in the bible that says anything about posing nude. the main thing is this, if you feel like it is ok and you are comfortable with the situation then do what you want, just know that maybe your dad, grandpa, mom or aunt may see you in the buff. that's what you have to live with.

Answer 3

Wow. This is so multi-directional there is obviously no correct answer here, it all depends on were you standing.

Let's say a single mom has 3 kids and she's divorced and she is a stripper. Is the money she makes and the providing she is doing immoral?

You got to ask, how do you feel? Do you feel immoral in looking at it, or even if you are that person posing nude do you feel bad doing it, or even uncomfortable. Religiously, yes it immoral. Ethically, no standpoint either way. Personally, to each his own i say.

Answer 4

Many questions people think are moral issues really are only practical ones. Posing nude is not so much a moral issue as a strategic one. Bad idea. Because the model associates with a low crowd; people in the biz. And they are not so anonymous as they imagine, people recognize them, such as future employers, security clearance investigators, fathers, and nuts on the street. Hardly worth the little money one gets.

Answer 5

I don't think it is. It is the persons choice to pose for the magazine. These people would see it as an honest living.

People who think it is immoral don't have to look at the magazines, do they?

It comes down to personal choice, how we are raised and how society percieves things like this.

Answer 6

Morals are relative to the person.

That said, there is a great debate about what is pornography and what is art, and whether pornography is damaging to the public. My opinion is that nudity in good taste is beautiful.

Consider, though, what might seem like art to you may be used in different ways by different viewers. If you are okay with people using your image in ways that you may not expect or appreciate, then it's okay!

Answer 7

no, its not immoral. why would it be immoral? most of the time its for artistic reasons, and anyone who thinks it is immoral is a closet case anyway.

Answer 8

Immoral. The Bible speak against it and as the Bible being the ultimate authority on immorality - it ought be considered.

Answer 9

If you don't mind having lonely guys fap to your picture, then no.

EDIT: People, he's talking about porn magazines. NOT art magazines. There's a big difference.

Answer 10

It's only immoral ig it goes against your own morals, but you do it anyway.