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TERF as a Derogatory Label
- The term "TERF" (trans-exclusionary radical feminist) has become a derogatory label.
- It's used to dismiss women without engaging with their arguments, similar to "witch".
First Women's Refuge
- In the 1970s, Erin Pizzey founded the first women's refuge in Chiswick.
- This provided a safe space for women escaping domestic violence, a previously unmet need.
Reclaim the Night
- The Reclaim the Night movement emerged in 1977 following the Yorkshire Ripper murders.
- This highlighted the vulnerability of women in public spaces and sparked protests for safety.