A primary theme in modern discourse is the "invisibility" often felt by older women in a youth-centric culture. Some mature women have used public nudity as a radical act of self-assertion.
: For example, writer Pamela Redmond, at age 73, developed a solo show where she recounted her life story while undressing onstage . Her goal was to confront the cultural "shame and taboo" that often renders the aging female form invisible.
Participating in voluntary nude photography or art can be a tool for self-discovery and addressing identity issues brought on by aging.
The digital age brings specific challenges regarding how images of women are handled online.
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