Heterotopic erotic oases - the public nude beach experience

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Andriotis, K. 2010. Heterotopic erotic oases - the public nude beach experience. Annals of Tourism Research. 37 (4), pp. 1076-1096. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2010.04.003
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TitleHeterotopic erotic oases - the public nude beach experience
AuthorsAndriotis, K.
Abstract

Despite the importance of beaches for a broad spectrum of recreational activities, very little is known about the multitude of beach use in marginalized spaces offering a range of opportunities for transgressive behaviour. To explore the ways that the principles of Foucault’s heterotopia are articulated by users of a gay nude beach, functioning as an erotic oasis, this study adopted a covert ethnographic approach which involved non-participant observation. The results of the study offer a unique glimpse into the role of beach, body and sexuality in the tourism experience and unlock the complexities and entanglements engaged in deviant beach use.

Keywordsheterotopia; erotic oasis; beach experience; nudism; gay space; sexual body
PublisherElsevier
JournalAnnals of Tourism Research
ISSN0160-7383
Electronic1873-7722
Publication dates
Online26 May 2010
PrintOct 2010
Publication process dates
Deposited29 Apr 2014
Accepted08 Apr 2010
Submitted30 Oct 2009
Output statusPublished
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2010.04.003
Web of Science identifierWOS:000282554000010
LanguageEnglish
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