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The Evolution of Censorship Europe and North America Over the course of time what has and hasn't been explicit in the major western nations has changed. Between the 14th and 19th century exposed breasts were acceptable while a woman's bared legs, ankles or shoulders were considered risqué. [2] Meanwhile over in Africa and other Traditional cultures what is often considered to be explicit in their history has seldom ever centered around breasts. [1] In fact in most of Southern Africa what is mainly covered up and censored are the behinds often placing large covering to keep them hidden. [1] Until western influences came over and encouraged them to become more modest in their dress. [1] Over in East Asia, during the Edo period of japan the shogunate would seize printing blocks or erotic novels among others in order to maintain the 'Traditional' way of life. [1] Post war with the abdication of the emperor japan chose to 'abolish' censo...