© 2020 Breaking the Silence – Machine Learning Identified Taboos by Amalia Foka.
Menses is generally perceived "unclean" and menstrual taboos are well described across many cultures. Although Western cultures have evolved from the menstrual discriminations and taboos, sexual activity during menstruation is still perceived to be risky and dangerous for both parties. Viruses like Hepatitis B and HIV can...
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Breaking The Silence uses machine learning methods to understand what are the contemporary taboo topics. It aims to highlight and bring to focus what topics are currently discussed as taboos. The generated summarizations underline the different topics discussed at different times and additionally the arguments for the creation, maintenance, or destruction of a taboo. Learn more.
© 2020 Breaking the Silence – Machine Learning Identified Taboos by Amalia Foka.
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