Definition of "handmaiden"

The fact that it is not possible to be seen as a supporter of trans people's human rights, as all feminists are or at least should be, unless we fully capitulate and take the metaphorical – and sometimes literal – boot in the face shows how extreme trans activists, enabled by their handmaiden allies, are nothing but a misogynistic men’s rights movement.

2020 July 22, Julie Bindel, “Trans activists risk falling for misogyny”, in The Spectator

Solidarity with trans people but not women[,] I note[,] Angela. Especially the boring ones who fought for rights that you now enjoy. Enjoy being a handmaiden.

2021 November 10, Rebecca Chandler (@RachelWilde13), Twitter‎

I have been called a handmaiden, a “pick me” girl, and been accused of vying for male attention.

2022 February 4, Marie Le Conte, “Feminism has been reduced to the transgender debate”, in The New Statesman