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44 Behaviors That Scream “Toxic Femininity”

We are quick to call out the bad guys for their toxic masculinity. But sometimes we overlook the women who are adding to the discourse. And dampening the spirits of other girls in their tribe...

Ladies who judge ladies for deciding to be child-free. Girls who criticize girls for wearing too much make-up, or not enough... Mothers that call out moms who opted for a C-section, or didn’t breastfeed. Often, women don't even realise how harmful their remarks or actions are.

But thankfully there's a whole movement of women standing up, and calling out, toxic femininity. They're shouting loud, for those at the back. Naming the behaviors and traits that need to go down the drain.

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