Phrases like ‘toxic masculinity’ and ‘toxic femininity’ have become commonplace, often employed to categorize certain negative behaviors associated with each gender. However, a deeper dive into these terms reveals that what we frequently label as ‘toxic’ is, in reality, a manifestation of ‘wounded’ masculinity or femininity. This piece aims to delve deeper into this concept, exploring the roots of these behaviors and their implications on our society. The idea of wounded masculinity and femininity originates from the belief that certain behaviors, often tagged as toxic, are not inherently tied…