Attacking the patriarchy would also involve holding the men in their lives accountable. It's much easier for them to vent their misplaced rage at trans people than to actually do something about the misogyny that runs rampant in our society.
Plus, a lot of TERFs sit on top of a gigantic white tower of privilege. They feel attacked and clutch those pearls real hard whenever the status quo is threatened.
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Cyan: What's Up With TERFs?
Magenta: Aside from being trans-hating bigots?
Cyan: Yeah... like, why are they so... bonkers?
Magenta: Redirected rage, mostly...
Magenta: The rage they feel at the oppression of women is turned towards even less empowered people.
Basically, it's too scary to attack patriarchy.
Cyan: So, they attack trans people because it's easier to punch down?
Magenta: Exactly. TERFs are bootlicking cowards.