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Career
Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld was a German physician,sexologist, clinician, and homosexual rights activist. In 1919 Berlin, Hirschfeld founded Institut für Sexualwissenschaft (Institute for Sexual Science), a private sexology research institute. Hirschfeld's theories and research would become theoretical precursors to concepts such as non-binary gender identity, and same-sex love. In 1910 during the Weimar period, Hirschfeld coined the term "transvestism" to describe the act of cross-dressing, as a way to distinguish the act from notions of homosexuality.

Transvestitenschein (Transvestite Pass)
In 1908-1909 Hirschfeld and psychoanalyst Karl Abraham implemented the first Transvestitenschein (Transvestite Pass). Hirschfeld created the pass as a form of protection against the incrimination and arrest of cross-dressers from local police authorities as well as providing individuals unimpeded travel. The implementation of the Transvestitenschein (Transvestite Pass) paved the way for further progression amongst transgender rights, such as the ability for legal name change. This was one of the first forms of trans recognition of state-legitimacy. Along with Transvestitenschein (Transvestite Pass) Hirschfeld's institute began offering other services for transgender individuals such as sexual health services, including medical transitioning.