Magnus Hirschfeld – pioneer of the gay rights movement and sexology

The gay rights movement has a fascinating history. Many people immediately think of the events on Christopher Street and at the Stonewall Inn. But the fight for gay and transgender rights began much earlier. One important pioneer was Dr Magnus Hirschfeld, a German doctor and sexologist. Find out more about his groundbreaking contributions and the beginning of the scientific debate on homosexuality and gender.

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