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 . 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.”.