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The swimming pool
Jun 18, 2024
Former swimming champion and Assistant Professor, Piotr Florczyk, discusses the cultural significance of swimming pools, from Hollywood films to racial segregation issues. Susie Scott analyzes social norms in pool behavior. The podcast explores the history of swimming pools, art representations, and future challenges such as water shortages and climate change.
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- Swimming pools symbolize cultural norms like personal space and leisure, reflecting societal values and attitudes towards recreation.
- Access to swimming pools can highlight social disparities, limiting recreational opportunities for marginalized communities and emphasizing privilege.
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Evolution of Swimming Pools
Swimming pools have transformed over history, transitioning from militaristic and athletic functions to symbols of leisure and relaxation. The emergence of swimming pools for leisure coincided with suburban development and a desire for personal spaces, influencing societal perceptions of recreation and exercise. In the 20th century, the number of swimming pools grew significantly, marking a shift towards pools as places for relaxation and play, rather than solely for training purposes.
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