Bodice heat

Article Abstract:

It has traditionally been believed in the UK that there was a great deal of unrestrained sexual activity in the 18th century. This has been reflected recently in the many sex scenes contained in the television and film versions of 'Moll Flanders.' It is true that people in the 18th century generally did not suffer from the disabling sexual myths which so restrained people in the 19th century, but there were many physical constraints and moral pressures in the 18th century. There was little privacy, and contraception and abortion practices varied greatly.

Sexual behavior, Sex customs, 18th century AD

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Imagined communities

Article Abstract:

Cultural nationalism has been a key theme at the 1997 Edinburgh Book Festival. There have been mixed views among authors at the festival about Scottish devolution, for example, and splits have also been apparent on international nationalistic issues. In many cases, authors have found that they cannot ever fully escape the culture in which they grew up, especially if this culture is under threat in some way. Some authors have tried to adopt a truly international stance, but have usually found this approach unsuccessful.

Social aspects, Authors, Writers, Fairs and festivals, Literature, Edinburgh, Scotland

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The best vacations are not an escape, but a liberation

Article Abstract:

Simply travelling abroad will not necessarily bring any new meaning to your life at all. For those seeking a new sense of identity, then mode of travel is more important than destination. For some people, travelling to an exotic destination will prevent the type of creative shift that will allow you to follow new mental pathways. It may be possible to feel freer in a more mainstream destination where tourists do not stand out very much and do not feel obliged to behave in particular ways.

Psychological aspects, Travel, Column

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