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femininity 

Individual characteristic of being, practicing and appearing feminine.
...as Vince was calling her a tomboy, Miri was afraid of losing her femininity. - Book of Tinderloving 3:14
femininity by Longii June 30, 2014

Toxic femininity

A social science term that describes narrow repressive type of ideas about the female gender role, that defines femininity as exaggerated femininity

Holding or embracing traditional feminine attributes like empathy, passivity, patience and tenderness in order to prioritise caring for others to the detriment of their own health while minimising their own struggles.
She always puts her husbands feelings first and it’s really taking a toll on her mental health, I told her she could tell him he also has to change his attitude to save their relationship but she called me a cold woman for even suggesting that. Toxic femininity at its finest
Toxic femininity by internet Emiko December 21, 2020

Toxic femininity

Willful ignorance, a heavy sense of entitlement with a refusal to take responsibility for one's own actions, encouraged by others with the same condition and reality shows. See: narcissism.
"We always got toxic femininity from the customers coming out of the yoga studio a few doors down." (true story)
Toxic femininity by arf79 July 5, 2022

femininity 

Individual characteristic of being, practicing and appearing feminine.
...as Vince was calling her a tomboy, Miri was afraid of losing her femininity. - Book of Tinderloving 3:14
femininity by Longii June 30, 2014

Toxic Femininity

A social science term that describes narrow repressive type of ideas about the female gender role, that defines femininity as exaggerated feminine traits like being sensitive, emotional, having a perfect appearance, and so forth.

One can be feminine without being toxic.

Some beliefs of toxic femininity are:

- Putting your hands on, abusing, and physically assaulting men and then using your "woman card" to get out of being hit back or getting in trouble.

- Body shaming (e.g. who's butt is bigger, who's ugly, who's fat, who's too skinny, etc.).

- Giving people sex and affection in return for money ("Gold Digger").

- Prioritizing your appearance above everything else in your life.

- Jealousy towards other women
Toxic Femininity used in a sentence:

Woman: I don't need your toxic femininity to tell me how to look and that I need a man.

Toxic Femininity used in a scenario:

A woman hits a man for sitting with his legs spread, the man hits back.
Woman: Hey! You can't hit a woman!
Man: You hit me first, it was self defense.
Woman and other people: Coward!
Toxic Femininity by jimble.x January 24, 2019

Toxic Femininity

Toxic behavior that is more feminine in nature. Differentiates from toxic masculinity in which toxic femininity is more passive and behind the scenes. While toxic masculinity tends to be upfront toxic femininity tends to be behind your back. Women will claim they support each other but then talk shit behind each others back. Other toxic traits displayed in women are passive aggression, constant negativity, self-centeredness, toxic positivity, destructive criticism, believing men are incapable of feeling empathy, and of course weaponized crocodile tears. Above all they will still continue to consider themselves good people and blame men for all their problems and completely ignore all the women that have caused them harm because it does not fit their cognitive bias. Although there is not much research into this topic it is believed that women with anti-social personality disorder, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and oppressed masochist personality are more likely to exhibit these toxic traits.
Person A: "Want to see Mean Girls?"

Person B: Don't you mean toxic femininity the movie?
Toxic Femininity by MorbidCuteness September 26, 2023
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