Terfism

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The beliefs on trans people held by TERFs (trans-exclusionary radical feminists). derogatory, uncountable, usually

    "Contemporary TERFism, or trans exclusive radical feminism, extends such arguments to deny the validity of transgender identities."

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gender-critical feminism

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"Contemporary TERFism, or trans exclusive radical feminism, extends such arguments to deny the validity of transgender identities."

Etymology

From TERF + -ism.

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