13 Examples of Toxic Femininity That Make Women Look Bad

Competitive Undermining: Engaging in unhealthy competition with other women and resorting to undermining.

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1. Passive-Aggressiveness: Using indirect or passive-aggressive communication styles to express anger or frustration.

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1. Over-Apologizing: Apologizing excessively or unnecessarily, often as a way to seek validation or avoid conflict.

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1. Pretending Weakness: Playing up stereotypes of fragility or helplessness to manipulate or gain sympathy.

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1. Gossiping and Rumor-Spreading: Participating in spreading rumors or engaging in gossip to harm others' reputations.

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1. Inauthenticity: Presenting a facade of perfection or conformity to societal standards, even if it means sacrificing authenticity.

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1. Excessive Emotional Dependency: Relying heavily on others for validation, emotional support, or decision-making.

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1. Manipulation: Using emotional manipulation, guilt-tripping, or playing the victim to control or influence others.

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