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''See main section about transgender-exclusionary feminists in [[cissexism#Transgender-exlusionary feminism|cissexism]].'' | ''See main section about transgender-exclusionary feminists in [[cissexism#Transgender-exlusionary feminism|cissexism]].'' | ||
'''Transgender-exclusionary radical feminists (TERFs)''' are a biological essentialist subsect of feminism. They believe that gender is only known through genitals, and often glorify vulvas and ovaries. They are known for their vitriol and violence against trans women. First advocated by second-wave feminists such as Germaine Greer and Judith Butler, this outlook is largely seen as harmful to the transgender community. | '''Transgender-exclusionary radical feminists (TERFs)''' are a biological essentialist subsect of feminism. They believe that gender is only known through genitals, and often glorify vulvas and ovaries. They are known for their vitriol and violence against trans women. First advocated by second-wave feminists such as Germaine Greer and [[Judith Butler]], this outlook is largely seen as harmful to the transgender community. | ||
TERFs are known mostly for advocating and enacting violence against specifically trans women. Because they view trans women as men, they see them as a violent threat to women. This vitriol doesn't always extend to trans men, who they view as "lost women" who are seeking refuge in manhood from misogyny. TERFs also do not support nonbinary or genderqueer people's identities.<ref>[[Eris Young|Young, Eris]]. ''They/Them/Their: A Guide to Nonbinary and Genderqueer Identities'' (2019). page 100.</ref> | TERFs are known mostly for advocating and enacting violence against specifically trans women. Because they view trans women as men, they see them as a violent threat to women. This vitriol doesn't always extend to trans men, who they view as "lost women" who are seeking refuge in manhood from misogyny. TERFs also do not support nonbinary or genderqueer people's identities.<ref>[[Eris Young|Young, Eris]]. ''They/Them/Their: A Guide to Nonbinary and Genderqueer Identities'' (2019). page 100.</ref> | ||