Transgenderism

Originally an academic term for the phenomena of gender dysphoria, the term “transgenderism” has been co-opted by anti-trans activists to characterize being transgender as an ideology rather than an innate identity. By using the term “transgenderism” instead of “trans people,” anti-trans activists call for online and offline marginalization of and/or harm to transgender individuals under the guise of opposing an ideology. This is especially visible on social media platforms, where anti-trans accounts use “transgenderism” to skirt hate speech and harassment policies that prohibit the targeting of protected classes of people.

This database provides an overview of many of the terms and individuals used by or associated with movements and groups that subscribe to and/or promote extremist or hateful ideologies.

"LGBTQ+ Agenda"

The “LGBTQ+ Agenda” (also known as the “Trans Agenda” or “Gay Agenda”) is a baseless conspiracy theory alleging that the LGBTQ+ rights movement is in actuality a sinister plot by left-wing political, educational and media institutions, in... Read more

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"Gender Ideology"

“Gender ideology” (also known as “LGBTQ+ ideology”) is a conspiratorial phrase coined by anti-LGBTQ+ activists and extremists to characterize attempts to achieve LGBTQ+ rights or representation as an extreme ideology or even part of a nefarious left-wing... Read more

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Hannah Pearl Davis

Hannah “Pearl” Davis is an American far-right podcaster and anti-feminist provocateur based in the UK. She is often referred to by critics and fans alike as the “female Andrew Tate” and, like Tate, is celebrated within the... Read more

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Andrew Tate

Andrew Tate is an American-British misogynist influencer. In 2023, he was arrested and indicted in Romania on charges of rape and sex trafficking. The former kickboxer and reality television star has millions of social media followers, including... Read more