Previous articles I’ve written for RECOIL have included countless histories on firearms plus a little on bourbon, so why not branch out to another topic I know something about: the history and culture of strip clubs. It’s basically an unholy trinity of my purely academic knowledge.
Perhaps that knowledge isn’t entirely pure. However, you probably wouldn’t be surprised at how many times these areas of study intersect throughout history. Exotic dancing dates back thousands, if not tens of thousands, of years. There are countless styles, names, and cultures in which it appears. Although it’s interesting that despite having a vast historical lineage around the world that continues through today, it’s still considered taboo in the 21st century.
There are almost 4,000 clubs in the United States alone, and while clubs are still seen as fringe in culture, the art form has hit mainstream acceptance. Pole dancing as a sport hosts national and international competitions. And people flock to group and private pole dancing classes all over the country. Yet the paradox here is that it’s the 21st century, when body positivity and support of women’s choice on all fronts
