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Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminist. That group of feminists that claims that trans women aren't really women, as biological determinism is only a fallacy when it used against them, not when they use it against others.
Isn't it mindboggling that the Royal College of Psychiatrists would invite a TERF like Julie Bindel to come talk at a study day on transgenderism and transsexuality? That's like inviting Fred Phelps to come deliver the keynote at a gay pride.
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by KABT October 26, 2007
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Trans-Exlusionary Radical Feminist. Originally just named radical feminism. The basis of radical feminism is that gender is a social construct forced upon people at birth and are roles specifically designed to keep women subordinate to men (masculinity vs.feminity). Men, Trans activist, and liberal feminist use the term "TERF" because the principle of radical feminism cannot coexist with gender/trans ideology
by Ghostglitter December 20, 2016
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A slur used by liberal feminists, men's rights activists, and trans activists to silence anyone (but especially women) who is critical of gender roles and the ensuing domination. Replaces: cunt, dyke, bitch. Is used when someone connects biology (vagina) to sex (female) and the rights of the class called women. Stands for "Trans exclusionary radical feminist", which is a misnomer and not a self-chosen label.
by RadicalWombyn April 03, 2016
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"Trans Exclusionary Radical Feminist" originally a slur deployed against Feminists who refused to concede that transwomen are women. As used today, means "anyone of any sex or 'gender' who does not believe that a man can turn into a woman and is not necessarily on call to suck ladydique 24/7."
by PowerMan99 May 01, 2021
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Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminist. Feminists who think that trans women aren’t women, and are a threat to women’s rights.
See Also: J.K. Rowling
See Also: J.K. Rowling
Me: Hey Jenna, what’s a TERF?
Jenna: Read J.K. Rowling’s latest tweets.
Me: ***reads tweets*** Ah... that makes sense! She says “No Trans Rights!”
Jenna: Read J.K. Rowling’s latest tweets.
Me: ***reads tweets*** Ah... that makes sense! She says “No Trans Rights!”
by FegelFatso June 18, 2020
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A misogynistic and manipulative slur that some members of the trans community came up with to silence women for standing up for their rights and safety of women and children. Immediately labeling women as transphobic for simply being concerned of their own safety which as we know 90% of offenders are biological males, 90% of sex offenders are biological males, and 99% victims of sex crimes are biological females. Transwomen are biological males and though these women who they labeled terfs are actually respectful of others’ existences and feelings, the respect of their spaces is not reciprocated. There is no wonder they are concerned especially when a lot of these women have been assaulted in one way or another in the past. The act of silencing the reality of women all around the world to include new age trans ideology and throwing a label on to logical concerned females in the holes to shut them up and deem them transphobic which is not the case. Science and facts are not transphobic. They shut women up for daring to stand up for themselves and speak the truth TERF stands for trans exclusionary radical feminist but if you listen to these silenced women they actually aren’t transphobic but simply standing up for their rights and safe spaces as highly oppressed members of society.
Biological human female: “Women shouldn’t have to give up their safe spaces and dressing rooms to accommodate biological males feelings of being a woman. With all due respect it isn’t irrational for women to have these fears especially when you look at the statistics and science behind it all. Everyone deserves a safe space but some of us are worried for ourselves a children. Especially those who have experienced trauma.
Trans ally or transsexual: shut up TERF you don’t even look like a real woman who are you to decide what I am? I am going to get you fired from your job.
JK Rowling was shunned and sent death threats and has been labeled a terf after saying the following statement:
“I know and love trans people, but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives. It isn’t hate to speak the truth.”
Trans ally or transsexual: shut up TERF you don’t even look like a real woman who are you to decide what I am? I am going to get you fired from your job.
JK Rowling was shunned and sent death threats and has been labeled a terf after saying the following statement:
“I know and love trans people, but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives. It isn’t hate to speak the truth.”
by lizzygrantsparkleheaven January 22, 2021