Gender accelerationism is a theoretical concept within the field of gender studies that proposes the acceleration of gender's destabilization and transformation. It is closely related to accelerationism, an intellectual movement that advocates for speeding up the processes of capitalism and technology to bring about radical social and political change.
The goals of gender accelerationism can vary among different proponents, but generally, it seeks to disrupt and dismantle traditional gender norms, hierarchies, and binary categorizations. It aims to challenge and blur the boundaries between male and female, masculine and feminine, in order to create greater gender fluidity, diversity, and liberation. Some proponents argue for the complete abolition of gender as a social construct.
Notable figures associated with gender accelerationism include:

1. Laboria Cuboniks: A collective of feminist theorists who authored the Xenofeminist Manifesto in 2015. Their work explores the intersection between feminism and technology with a focus on accelerating gender's transformation.
2. Donna Haraway: An influential feminist scholar known for her work on cyborg theory. Although not explicitly labeled as a gender accelerationist, her ideas on dismantling traditional categories of gender have influenced this line of thought.
3. Paul B. Preciado: A Spanish philosopher and transgender activist who has written extensively on topics such as queer theory, sexuality, and biopolitics. Preciado's work often aligns with the goals of gender accelerationism by advocating for a radical reconfiguration of sex/gender systems.
4. Shulamith Firestone: While not necessarily identifying as an accelerationist herself, Firestone's book "The Dialectic of Sex" (1970) is considered influential in shaping some aspects of contemporary gender accelerationist thought. Her ideas on technology's potential role in liberating women from biological determinism resonate with certain aspects of this framework.
   It is important to note that while these individuals are associated with or have influenced gender accelerationism, the movement itself is diverse and continuously evolving, with various interpretations and perspectives.