TERF
TERF, standing for "Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminist" is a term used to describe feminists who reject the claim of trans women to be considered as women. It is usually used as a term of abuse. In 2023 the charity Oxfam depicted an angry woman wearing a badge stating TERF in their Pride video. The depiction of the woman was a stylised version of J K Rowling. Oxfam apologised after receiving numerous complaints about the depiction [1]. Some trans activists have threatened and assaulted people they identify as Terfs. In 2023 Sarah Baker (born Alan Baker),who was previously given a life sentence for attempted murder, was charged following an encouragement to commit assault. During a speech to the Trans+ Pride rally, she said: “I was gonna come here and be really fluffy and be really nice and say yeah be really lovely and queer and gay... Nah, if you see a TERF, punch them in the f***ing face.”[2].
References
- Jump up ↑ JK Rowling: Oxfam sorry for video after 'cartoon JK Rowling' accusation.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65831823 (accessed 9 June 2023)
- Jump up ↑ Trans activist Sarah Jane Baker faces second criminal charge over Pride rally speech In Evening Standard https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/trans-activist-sarah-jane-baker-criminal-charge-court-pride-rally-london-b1101371.html (Accessed 18 June 2024) Baker was subsequently cleared of the charge but remained in prison having been recalled
