Project Gutenberg 2020-07-27 Public domain in the USA. 115 Hirschfeld, Magnus 1868 1935 Berlins Drittes Geschlecht Produced by Delphine Lettau, Mark Akrigg and the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net "Berlins Drittes Geschlecht" by Magnus Hirschfeld is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the nuances of homosexual life and communities in Berlin, exploring societal perceptions and personal experiences surrounding homosexuality during this time period. Hirschfeld seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of what he refers to as Berlin's "third sex," presenting both the social dynamics and the psychological insights connected to non-heteronormative identities. The opening of the book presents Hirschfeld's motivation for covering the life of homosexuals in Berlin, emphasizing the need for greater understanding and acceptance within society. He acknowledges the vital role of science in moving past prejudices, aiming to depict the realities of homosexual existence without romanticization or demonization. Hirschfeld discusses how the metropolitan nature of Berlin offers a unique environment for homosexuals to express themselves, contrasting the stark social controls of smaller towns. He illustrates how individuals often lead double lives, maintaining societal norms by day while engaging in their true identities by night, setting a foundation for a discussion about the complexities of sexuality in urban life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. de Gays -- Germany -- Berlin Cross-dressing -- Germany -- Berlin Cross-dressers -- Germany -- Berlin HQ Text Category: Psychiatry/Psychology Category: Gender & Sexuality Studies Category: Sociology 173240 2025-06-25T04:47:51.538500 text/html 160829 2024-10-18T04:48:50 text/html 116194 2025-06-25T04:47:54.031495 application/epub+zip 117670 2025-06-25T04:47:51.982488 application/epub+zip 117670 2025-06-25T04:47:51.748471 application/epub+zip 175297 2025-06-25T04:47:55.879470 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 162317 2025-06-25T04:47:53.806470 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 162427 2022-09-28T09:52:45.907009 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 165019 2025-06-25T04:47:51.369507 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 145153 2024-10-18T04:48:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16982 2025-06-25T04:47:56.010437 application/rdf+xml 9224 2025-06-25T04:47:51.820469 image/jpeg 2037 2025-06-25T04:47:51.784474 image/jpeg 108002 2025-06-25T04:47:51.555482 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia de.wikipedia