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Toxic femininity, similar to toxic masculinity, refers to harmful behaviors that perpetuate stereotypes and negatively impact both men and women.

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This story highlights examples of toxic femininity, drawing from real-life experiences shared by people online.

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“Girls forming cliques and bullying others who don’t fit in.”

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“Valuing women only for their looks and not their abilities or intellect.”

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“Expecting men always to be emotionally stoic and not express their feelings.”

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“Manipulating others with their perceived victimhood to gain sympathy or attention.”

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“Insisting that women should always be the primary caregivers for children.”

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When Feminism Goes Wrong: How Toxic Femininity Is Hurting Women Everywhere

Toxic femininity, similar to toxic masculinity, refers to harmful behaviors that perpetuate stereotypes and negatively impact both men and women.

This story highlights examples of toxic femininity, drawing from real-life experiences shared by people online.

“Girls forming cliques and bullying others who don’t fit in.”

01

THE MEAN GIRL STEREOTYPE

“Valuing women only for their looks and not their abilities or intellect.”

02

EMPHASIZING APPEARANCES OVER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

“Expecting men always to be emotionally stoic and not express their feelings.”

03

EXPECTING MEN TO DO EVERYTHING

“Manipulating others with their perceived victimhood to gain sympathy or attention.”

04

VICTIM MENTALITY

“Insisting that women should always be the primary caregivers for children.”

05

OVEREMPHASIS ON TRADITIONAL GENDER ROLES

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