Security guards for Oxford prof after trans activists’ threats
A University of Oxford professor has been assigned security guards for her lectures, following threats made against her by transgender activists. Professor Selina Todd was accused of being ‘transphobic’ for challenging the narrative that transgenderism has been prevalent throughout history. She said: “You can’t help but worry. It’s had a huge impact on me. You don’t expect to be defending yourself the whole time from complaints or threats of violence”. Abuse Professor Todd was informed by two students of the online threats made against her, and the history department received “daily” complaints calling for her to be sacked. She was appreciative of her department’s support, but said “it would be far more helpful if the university could take robust action against the people making these threats in the first place”. James Kirkup, a columnist for The Daily Telegraph, highlighted Todd’s case, writing: “It is sadly normal for women – and women really are treated differently her