Trans Exclusionary Radical Feminism (TERF)

Trans Exclusionary Radical Feminism (TERF) refers to a perspective within some feminist circles that opposes the inclusion of transgender women in discussions about women's rights and spaces. TERFs argue that recognizing transgender women as women undermines the experiences and rights of cisgender women (those whose gender identity matches their sex assigned at birth). This viewpoint has generated significant controversy and conflict within feminism, as it tends to reject the legitimacy of transgender identities, leading to tensions between those advocating for trans rights and those adhering to TERF ideologies.