The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling

Chapter 4: TERF Wars

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Mar 7, 2023
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INSIGHT

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".
ANECDOTE

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.
ANECDOTE

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.
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