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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The dangers of toxic femininity

The modern femcel cynically accepts the patriarchy while simultaneously loathing it.
The newly coined term “femcel” describes the growing trend of cynically accepting female oppression.
Lauren Good, Staff Writer November 22, 2022

“Femcel” stands for “female involuntary celibate.” Traditionally, the term alludes to the female ideology that a man’s perception of their personality and looks prevent them from their desired sexual activity. The modern femcel, however, is less about abstaining from sex and more about embracing...