In patriarchal societies, which include much of the world, norms regarding proper attire and behavior are more strict for women than for men, and the judgements for violation of these norms are more severe.
In contemporary China, while maintaining the traditions of modest dress in everyday life, the use of nudity in magazine advertising indicates the effect of globalization.
Nude beaches may be official legally sanctioned , unofficial tolerated by residents and law enforcement , or illegal but so isolated as to escape enforcement.