How is belly dancing regarded in the west and who does it?
In the Middle East and throughout the conservative world, most societies expect a certain amount of respectability and decorum from their women. Since the coming of Christianity, Islam and other religions it became improper for a woman to display herself in public, as a consequence, women who danced in public for whatever reasons were looked down upon. Since religion in its traditional form is still very much a part of everyday society, especially in the east, this attitude has continued through the ages and affects the respectability of women experimenting within these cultures. Unfortunately, there are other professions also placed within this sphere who utilize this dance in their respective jobs, and they would be prostitutes, strippers and any of the colorful descriptions for ladies of the night. This has not made it easy for western women to adopt a dance that has come from the lower social end of eastern cultures and expect to be treated in a respectful manner. A good way to und
