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SYMHC Classics: Magnus Hirschfeld

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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The History of Sexual Science

In 1919, Magnus Hirschfeld established the Institute for Sexual Science. He was trying to find evidence that homosexuality was inborn and had a biological basis. The Institute saw 4,000 patients in its first year alone. In 1928, Hirschfeld co-founded the World League for Sexual Reform.

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