Magnus Hirschfeld

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• Sociology
• Philosophy

Magnus Hirschfeld's Degrees

• Doctorate Medicine University of Strasbourg

Why Is Magnus Hirschfeld Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Magnus Hirschfeld was a German physician and sexologist. Hirschfeld was educated in philosophy, philology and medicine. An outspoken advocate for sexual minorities, Hirschfeld founded the Scientific-Humanitarian Committee and World League for Sexual Reform. He based his practice in Berlin-Charlottenburg during the Weimar period. Historian Dustin Goltz characterized the committee as having carried out "the first advocacy for homosexual and transgender rights". He is regarded as one of the most influential sexologists of the twentieth century.

Other Resources About Magnus Hirschfeld

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Magnus Hirschfeld?

Magnus Hirschfeld is affiliated with the following schools:

• Humboldt University of Berlin
• Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
• University of Strasbourg
• University of Wrocław
• Heidelberg University

What Are Magnus Hirschfeld's Academic Contributions?

Magnus Hirschfeld has made the following academic contributions:

• Berlins drittes Geschlecht