When it comes to feminism, more and more activists are encouraging people to focus on intersectionality.
The inclusive belief system allows feminists to understand how some people endure many forms of discrimination all at once.
What is a TERF?
According toVox, TERF stands for “trans-exclusionary radical feminism.”
Several cases have even gone to the Supreme Court to fight transgender discrimination in the workplace.
In 2019, Rowling toldForbesof her belief that, “Sex is a biological fact, and is immutable.
There are two sexes, male and female.
Men and boys are male.
Women and girls are female.
It is impossible to change sex.
These were until very recently understood as basic facts of life by almost everyone.”
How can you spot a TERF?
For the uninitiated,Cambridge Universityissued a research guide to help identify TERFs in the wild.
As the Prindle Post notes, those who practice TERF ideology typically focus on biological sex above all else.
Practicing TERF ideology is simply direct transphobia in action.
