Experts reveal if YOU have ‘toxic femininity’

Experts have revealed the seven signs associated with “toxic femininity” to watch out for, including those who play the victim and have an obsession with perfectionism.

In recent weeks, Love Island has been embroiled in a “toxic femininity” row after the women on the show brought some of the male contestants to tears.

Fans have complained to Ofcom about the contestants’ behaviour, accusing them of double standards in convicting the men of actions they themselves have been guilty of.

And today, the Mankind Initiative asked show bosses to make sure they offer the same duty of care they would to female contestants.

Professionals told FEMAIL that women can be identified by expressing toxic femininity in a number of different ways.

Lifestyle expert Karine Laudort explained: “Toxic femininity refers to a set of negative behavioral traits associated with traditional gender roles and societal expectations placed on women.”

Meanwhile, Justin Donne, an expert on equality, diversity and inclusion, said: “Some of the behaviors or traits that may be associated with toxic femininity include manipulation, gossip, malice, passive aggressiveness and the use of own femininity as a means of power or control”. .

“These behaviors can be harmful and damaging to others, particularly in social or work contexts.”

Karine told FEMAIL that there are seven different habits associated with toxic femininity, including passive aggressiveness.

He explained that this behavior involves expressing negative emotions in indirect and subtle ways, rather than addressing the problem directly.

Meanwhile, he revealed another sign related to ‘gossip’, saying this involved ‘talking negatively about other people behind their backs, often to feel superior or to gain social power’.

Two other habits include playing the victim, which can mean blaming others for personal problems or misfortunes and appearing helpless or powerless, as well as manipulative, using emotional or psychological tactics to control others to get what one wants.

Meanwhile, she said those who express high levels of toxic femininity also set “incredibly high standards for themselves and others” and become “overly judgmental or judgmental when those standards are not met.”

Upset: A men’s domestic abuse charity has called on Love Island to ‘apply the same standards to men’ after the girls were accused of ‘deception and manipulation’ (Pictured: Shaq Muhammad being comforted by Tom Clare after Tanya Manhenga left him in tears)

Tension: Tanya Manhenga, 22, (pictured) Olivia Hawkins, 27, and Australian Jessie Wynter, 26, are widely considered the ringleaders of the villa.

The sixth habit listed was “jealousy,” and Karine explained that people can “use this as a reason to undermine or sabotage” others.

Finally, she said that those who have high levels of toxic femininity have “unrealistic expectations of femininity.”

She explained that they “believe that women should conform to a narrow set of standards for beauty, behavior and personality, and judge those who don’t.”

However, Justin said it was important to note that these behaviors can be “exhibited by people of any gender and should not be attributed solely to women.”

“Furthermore, it is essential to approach these behaviors with empathy and understanding, as they can stem from societal pressures and expectations placed on women to conform to certain gender roles.

“Instead of focusing on negative and harmful traits, it is more productive to promote positive traits and behaviors that benefit everyone, regardless of gender.

“This includes qualities like empathy, kindness, honesty, and inclusiveness.”