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The movie 'Barbie' has put the phrase 'toxic femininity' back in the news – here's what it means and why you should care

  • Written by Karrin Vasby Anderson, Professor of Communication Studies, Colorado State University
The movie 'Barbie' has put the phrase 'toxic femininity' back in the news – here's what it means and why you should careSome conservative commentators have labeled roles in the recent 'Barbie' movie as examples of 'toxic feminity.'Scott Garfitt/Invision/AP

As the “Barbie” movie’s worldwide box office passes the billion-dollar mark, and some conservative pundits push back against its popularity with negative hot takes, the phrase “toxic...

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