The paper explores the rise of acceptance for homosexuals during the Weimar Republic, particularly in liberal Berlin, where vibrant nightlife catered to the LGBTQ+ community. It highlights the gradual shift towards legal equality that was abruptly halted in 1933 when the NSDAP came to power. The Nazi regime criminalized homosexuality, reversing progress and devastating the emerging gay movement. The study examines the reasons behind this drastic change and the subsequent deterioration of life for LGBTQ+ individuals under Nazi rule.
