From the ArcaMax Publishing, Women Newsletter:
http://www.arcamax.com/news/women/s-570949-123787
MALMO, Sweden (UPI) -- The sports and recreation committee in Malmo,
Sweden, has voted to allow women to go topless in the city's swimming
pools.
The board struck down a motion that stated: "Women with two-piece
swimsuits ought to wear a top piece," after controversy was sparked by
members of the feminist Just Breasts/Bare Breasts network made visits
to the city's pools sans bikini tops, The Local reported Thursday.
The final measure, which was approved, stated that "everybody should
wear bathing suits" at the city's pools, but does not specify that
women must cover their upper halves.
"I'm satisfied with the decision," said Bengt Forsberg, chair of the
sports and recreation committee on recreation. "Everyone is required
to have a swimsuit when visiting the city's indoor pools and if it
doesn't cover the upper body, that's OK too."
Forsberg, a Social Democrat, said he believes the entire issue has
been overblown.
"We don't define what bathing suits men should wear so it doesn't make
much sense to do it for women. And besides, it's not unusual for men
to have large breasts that resemble women's breasts," he said.