Trans* is an umbrella term for people who do not or not solely identify with the gender they were assigned with at birth. They do not identify within the hegemonial binary gender norm.

This dossier gives an insight into different aspects of being transgender. Terms will be explained. Besides that, experiences of discrimination, which can be within a wide range of the daily life of trans* people in Germany, will be described. Legal bases are relevant for the protection of trans* people and their recognition. Furthermore, the situation of trans* people in Germany will be viewed in an international comparison. Additional material and links will be found here.

You can download the print version of this dossier here.

We would like to thank Freya Klose, Stefania Lucatuorto, Ashlyn Coyle, Ines-Maria Jeske, Cansu Ülke and Rebecka Pohland for the preparation of this dossier as well as Jamie Kerner and Franziska Pelz for their revision.

This translation was prepared by Franziska Pelz.