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Meet the Germans: German taboos

November 4, 2023

Abortions, money and politics – Shabnam tries to understand why some topics are still taboo in Germany in this episode of Meet the Germans.

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A few topics like abortion, politics or money may be difficult for Germans to openly talk about. In this episode of Meet the Germans, Shabnam looks into the reasons that make these topics taboo. 

Having moved to Germany from India in 2017, Shabnam also had to confront some of her own taboos in her adoptive country. 

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