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Attributes associated with women and girls
Femininity (also called womanliness) is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with women and girls. Femininity can be understood
Femininity
2019 Iranian documentary film directed by Mohsen Ostad Ali
Femininity (Persian: زنانگی, romanized: Zananegi); is a 2019 Iranian feature documentary film written and directed by Mohsen Ostad Ali and produced by
Femininity_(film)
Ethnic identity of some Mexican Americans
credits this to the Pachuca being interpreted as a symbol of "dissident femininity, female masculinity, and, in some instances, lesbian sexuality". The political
Chicano
Oppression and discrimination towards femininity
is loosely defined as the devaluation, denigration, and regulation of femininity in any gender or sex. The concept of femmephobia aligns with societal
Femmephobia
Feminine qualities in boys or men
Effeminacy or male femininity is the embodiment of feminine traits in boys or men, particularly those considered untypical of men or masculinity. These
Effeminacy
Sociological constructs related to sex
what constitutes femininity or masculinity in any given species". Nonetheless, she asserts that "non-human animals do experience femininity and masculinity
Gender
2007 book on transgender issues by Julia Serano
Whipping Girl: A Transsexual Woman on Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity is a 2007 book by the gender studies writer, biologist, and writer Julia
Whipping_Girl
Psychological term
complex is the term used by Gaston Bachelard to refer to the links between femininity, liquids, and drowning which he saw as symbolised in the fate of Shakespeare's
Ophelia_complex
Yoruba orisha
and Oxúm) is the orisha associated with love, sexuality, fertility, femininity, water, destiny, divination, purity, wealth, prosperity and beauty, and
Oshun
Term for an ideal Japanese woman
Japanese woman." The term is the archetype of conservative and traditional femininity. Yamato (大和) was an ancient name for Japan and, therefore, has nationalistic
Yamato_nadeshiko
Evangelical Christian movement
Biblical womanhood is a movement within evangelical Christianity, particularly in the United States. It adopts a complementarian or patriarchal view of
Biblical_womanhood
Australian professor (born 1944)
Raewyn Connell (born 3 January 1944), usually cited as R. W. Connell, is an Australian feminist sociologist and professor emeritus at the University of
Raewyn_Connell
Slang term used for a feminine male
exhibiting masculine and feminine behaviors simultaneously; they express femininity in a delicate manner without the presence of the sexualised female body
Femboy
Sexist behaviors by women towards themselves
repression. Gender-studies scholar Brenda R. Weber uses the term toxic femininity for a code of conformity and social pressure to rigid feminine gender
Internalized_sexism
Term used to describe females who present as especially feminine
heels, and engaging in activities that are traditionally associated with femininity, such as talking about relationships. The term is often used in a derogatory
Girly_girl
1963 film by James Neilson
redesign the dress as they give her pointers on how to act around boys ("Femininity"). On the day of the party, a handsome young man appears at the yellow
Summer_Magic_(film)
Object in Dungeons & Dragons that has magical powers
differing versions within the franchise. Girdle of femininity/masculinity The girdle of femininity/masculinity first appeared in the original 1979 Dungeon
Magic item (Dungeons & Dragons)
Magic_item_(Dungeons_&_Dragons)
Sexual orientation to men/masculinity or women/femininity
attraction to men or masculinity; gynephilia is sexual attraction to women or femininity. Ambiphilia describes the combination of both androphilia and gynephilia
Androphilia_and_gynephilia
Questionnaire used for identifying personal attributes
"instrumentality" and "expressivity", commonly taken to be masculinity and femininity, respectively. It is one of the most commonly used measures of gender
Personal Attributes Questionnaire
Personal_Attributes_Questionnaire
American cultural theorist
University (BA) CUNY Graduate Center (PhD) Thesis Reading Machines: Fiction, Femininity, Automaton in Ancien Régime France (1994) Academic work Institutions University
Catherine_Liu
British actress (born 1985)
throughout her career. She identifies with "break[ing] out of that image of femininity" and appreciates period films' "overt cage" to be broken out of. Writer
Keira_Knightley
American singer-songwriter (born 2001)
2023). "Billie Eilish and the Feminist Aesthetics of Depression: White Femininity, Generation Z, and Whisper Singing". Journal of the American Musicological
Billie_Eilish
American singer and songwriter (born 1981)
Riché (January 8, 2021). Emancipation's Daughters: Reimagining Black Femininity and the National Body. Duke University Press. doi:10.2307/j.ctv1dv0w3k
Beyoncé
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up feminine, femininity, or femenine in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Feminine, or femininity, normally refers to qualities associated with women
Feminine_(disambiguation)
1966 novel by Simone de Beauvoir
flowers is subtly woven throughout the novel. As a traditional symbol of femininity, the flowers that appear in certain scenes can serve as clues for readers
Les_Belles_Images
Sexual orientation attracted to all genders with gender having a factor
sexual attraction, with the pink and blue shades symbolizing attraction to femininity and women, and masculinity and men, respectively. The dark purple stripe
Omnisexuality
Feminism that maintains femininity and sexuality of women
of femininity and female sexual empowerment. It emerged from third-wave feminism as a response to previous feminist movements that treated femininity and
Lipstick_feminism
American legal drama television series
Emily in Paris. Kannagi Desai of Elle argued that All's Fair redefines femininity by framing beauty rituals as essential to both emotional and professional
All's_Fair_(2025_TV_series)
Film by Denis Villeneuve
the novel were altered to give them more prominence, as Villeneuve felt femininity was a crucial theme in the book. Ferguson stated that while Villeneuve
Dune_(2021_film)
American singer and songwriter (born 1958)
Carole Lombard, Judy Holliday, and Marilyn Monroe, admiring their blend of femininity, strength, and sex appeal, and remarking that she "saw [her]self in them"
Madonna
Attributes associated with men
cultures, its meaning is traditionally drawn from being contrasted with femininity. Standards of manliness or masculinity vary across different cultures
Masculinity
created campaigns that attempted to challenge these roles, reshaping how femininity was represented in the tech industry.[citation needed] The 1981 "Homemaker"
Gender_in_advertising
American singer-songwriter (born 1989)
Retrospective commentary has largely praised Swift's works for tackling topics of femininity, gaslighting, mistreatment, and patriarchy. Upon recalibrating her artistry
Taylor_Swift
making the change to female allowed her to lean into the character's femininity as a "mother figure" to the rest of the Eternals. As of 2026,[update]
Characters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: A–L
Characters_of_the_Marvel_Cinematic_Universe:_A–L
Social role associated with gender or sex
or sex, and is usually centered on societal views of masculinity and femininity. The specifics of these gendered expectations may vary across cultures
Gender_role
American Hasidic rabbi
Manis Friedman (full name: Menachem Manis HaKohen Friedman; Hebrew: מנחם מניס הכהן פרידמן; born February 14, 1946) is a Hasidic rabbi, author, social philosopher
Manis_Friedman
American journalist, author and activist (1935–2025)
described attempting to acquire femininity as "bafflingly inconsistent at the same time [as]… minutely demanding… Femininity always demands more". And she
Susan_Brownmiller
English writer (1797–1851)
which begins with literary self-assertion and ends with conventional femininity. Poovey suggests that Frankenstein's multiple narratives enable Shelley
Mary_Shelley
American actress (born 1970)
comparison was made by The New York Times: "[L]ike Mae West, she mixes true femininity with the winking womanliness of a drag queen". She obtained a Blockbuster
Uma_Thurman
Critical scholars have pointed to the status of women in the Victorian era as an illustration of the striking discrepancy of the United Kingdom's national
Women_in_the_Victorian_era
Overview of emotional expression by gender
emotional expression may be primarily due to cultural expectations of femininity and masculinity. Many psychologists reject the notion that men experience
Gender and emotional expression
Gender_and_emotional_expression
American philosopher (1935–2016)
feminist theory. Feminist Sandra Lee Bartky wrote an article, "Foucault, Femininity, and the Modernization of Patriarchal Power" in 1988, detailing societally
Sandra_Bartky
Color in the violet and blue family
Periwinkle (color) Common connotations serenity, peacefulness, femininity and comfort Color coordinates Hex triplet #CCCCFF sRGBB (r, g, b) (204
Periwinkle_(color)
Asian American subculture
unique "hybridized Asian American persona" and "Asian American sense of femininity" for the Asian-American diaspora. Many also argue that the standardization
Asian_baby_girl
Girl who behaves boyishly
or boisterous boy; a wild romping girl." Before the mid-19th century, femininity was equated with emotional fragility, physical vulnerability, hesitation
Tomboy
gender roles, identities and diverse visual markers of masculinity and femininity. Beyond the traditional male and female roles, there are categories for
Gender_identities_in_Thailand
Feminist theory
feminist perspective that supports empowerment through the embrace of femininity, emphasizing personal choice, and self-expression. Rooted in the belief
Neofeminism
Former US LGBT rights organization
succeed, whether or not they conform to expectations for masculinity or femininity. It was active from 1995 to 2009. Generally considered the first national
GenderPAC
Short story by James Tiptree, Jr.
she would not otherwise have given her real body to “mimic acceptable femininity". She also says that P. Burke “is the divinely feminine Delphi as long
The_Girl_Who_Was_Plugged_In
Having both male and female characteristics
that perceived femininity and masculinity contribute to a variety of social judgements - individuals' faces can have high femininity and masculinity
Androgyny
Fashion trend
mix of sweet, romantic, and sometimes playful elements that focus on femininity through the use of clothes with lace, flounces, pastel colors, and bows
Coquette_aesthetic
Country in North Africa
performed to the rhythm of the tabla drum, and is closely associated with femininity and performance in cinema and theatre. Other prominent forms of Egyptian
Egypt
American singer and actress (born 1992)
post-feminist subjects in a way their representation is confined to notions of femininity and consumerism. The Times journalist Craig McLean named Cyrus the "world's
Miley_Cyrus
Australian model (born 1983)
Landed a Jil Sander Campaign". The Cut. New York. 21 May 2010. "Vision of Femininity". Vogue Italia. 28 August 2010. "Miranda Kerr is Vogue's first pregnant
Miranda_Kerr
Star Trek character
Star Trek franchise. Academics have analyzed Kes's representation of femininity, her relationship with Captain Kathryn Janeway, and her mental abilities
Kes_(Star_Trek)
External manifestation of gender identity
mannerisms, and appearance that are socially associated with gender, namely femininity or masculinity. Gender expression can also be defined as the external
Gender_expression
American model and fashion designer (1964–2014)
launched the first of her fashion collections, characterised by sumptuous femininity combined with unconventional touches, aimed at establishing a well-defined
L'Wren_Scott
Character in Battlestar Galactica (2004)
lecturer at De Montfort University, notes that within the fleet, traditional femininity is rare, but that Roslin "seemingly exudes it from every pore," with several
Laura_Roslin
Australian academic
Barbara Creed FAHA (born 30 September 1943) is an Australian professor of cinema studies in the School of Culture and Communication at the University of
Barbara_Creed
Topics referred to by the same term
characteristics pertaining to, and differentiating between, masculinity and femininity. Gender or Genders may also refer to: Grammatical gender, in linguistics
Gender_(disambiguation)
1813 novel by Jane Austen
the character of Elizabeth Bennet. She conveys the "oppressive rules of femininity that actually dominate her life and work, and are covered by her beautifully
Pride_and_Prejudice
1997 audiovisual installation by Pipilotti Rist
seduction that femininity becomes tangible, but „it is a friendly sexuality that celebrates the pure joy of life." The extremely strong femininity even suspends
Ever_Is_Over_All
American actress and model (born 1998)
siblings: two sisters and a brother. Schafer said she started expressing femininity as a toddler. In seventh grade, Schafer came out to her parents as a gay
Hunter_Schafer
Upper region of primate torso
breasts in public as immodest or indecent. Breasts can represent fertility, femininity, or abundance. Breasts have been featured in ancient and modern sculpture
Breast
Name list
Aaliyah, Caitlin, and Leah. It is said to project an image of beauty and femininity. In some instances, variant spellings are considered more desirable than
Cataleya_(given_name)
2026 Indian film by Shiv Rawail
herself in the waters was seen by Chowdhury as perhaps Sita "discovering femininity, gentleness and softness for the very first time." Regarding Sita—who
Alpha_(2026_film)
American and French actor (born 1995)
for continuing "to ply the boundary between traditional masculinity and femininity," writing "those fashion choices are all the more impressive considering
Timothée_Chalamet
Martiniquais writer (born 1953)
of literature in the Caribbean. The concept of "masculinity" versus "femininity" is a literary theme indicative of Caribbean literature. Patrick Chamoiseau
Patrick_Chamoiseau
English occultist (1875–1947)
(2020). The Eloquent Blood: The Goddess Babalon and the Construction of Femininities in Western Esotericism. Oxford and New York: Oxford University Press
Aleister_Crowley
characters are substantially more subjected to gender stereotypes (with femininity or sexual characteristics having a larger presence in their overall character
Portrayal of women in American comics
Portrayal_of_women_in_American_comics
Plastic surgery and fashion trend
"In emphasizing domesticity, controlled sexuality, and beauty, this femininity in a way subjugates itself to the idealized female fantasy of the conservative
Beauty trends among American conservatives
Beauty_trends_among_American_conservatives
Personality model consisting of five broad dimensions
honesty, sexiness/seductiveness, thrift, conservatism, masculinity/femininity, snobbishness, egotism, sense of humour, and risk-taking/thrill-seeking
Big_Five_personality_traits
Pejorative for men perceived as feminine
and low-T ("low testosterone")—terms sometimes used as insults for male femininity in the manosphere. It is typically used as an insult aimed towards leftist
Soy_boy
Online subculture
Menzie, Lauren (2022). "Stacys, Beckys, and Chads: the construction of femininity and hegemonic masculinity within incel rhetoric". Psychology & Sexuality
Incel
Novel by Gillian Flynn
mystery, psychological thriller, and Southern Gothic novel, it explores femininity, trauma, and abuse. Flynn began writing the novel in 2001; she wanted
Sharp_Objects
1899 novel by Kate Chopin
Pontellier and her struggle between her increasingly unorthodox views on femininity and motherhood with the prevailing social attitudes of the turn-of-the-century
The_Awakening_(Chopin_novel)
American singer and songwriter (born 1998)
a Variety article described Roan as "glammy and pop and embracing her femininity and [...] very queer-positive." She has cited Minaj and Lady Gaga as inspirations
Chappell_Roan
US Supreme Court justice since 2018
advised female law students at Yale that their physical appearance and femininity could play a role in securing a clerkship with Kavanaugh. Rubenfeld said
Brett_Kavanaugh
American figure skater (born 1970)
Abigail Feder wrote that there existed "overdetermined femininity in Ladies' Figure Skating...femininity and athleticism are mutually exclusive concepts in
Tonya_Harding
Danish writer (1805–1875)
pretty Calabrian wench ... my sentiments for you are those of a woman. The femininity of my nature and our friendship must remain a mystery." Collin wrote in
Hans_Christian_Andersen
1989 film by James Cameron
The Abyss is a 1989 American science fiction–adventure film written and directed by James Cameron and starring Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio,
The_Abyss
expected to balance a perfect amount of masculinity with just enough femininity to appeal to the largest possible audience. Sexualization has been identified
Sexualization and sexual exploitation in K-pop
Sexualization_and_sexual_exploitation_in_K-pop
English girl group
23 February 2021. Dibben, Nicola (October 1999). "Representations of Femininity in Popular Music". Popular Music. 18 (3): 331–355. doi:10.1017/S0261143000008904
Spice_Girls
French cartoonist (1940–2020)
her portrayals of women and gender issues. Her comics often narrated femininity from a different perspective and reinterpretted gender roles. Her creations
Claire_Bretécher
2024 film by Coralie Fargeat
quality before her transformation, and Sue's pink leotard represented her femininity. The character Sue, described as blonde in a 2020 draft of the script
The_Substance
French folk heroine and saint (1412–1431)
model of an autonomous woman who challenged traditions of masculinity and femininity to be heard as an individual in a patriarchal culture—setting her own
Joan_of_Arc
1937 novel by Zora Neale Hurston
Cake defies the heteronormative roles of his own masculinity and Janie's femininity in their relationship despite his domestic violence towards her. He writes:
Their_Eyes_Were_Watching_God
Social media trend
Wonyoungism, also referred to as #Wonyoungism or the Wonyoung effect, is a trend on social media among some K-pop fans based around former Iz*One member
Wonyoungism
American actor (born 1956)
Politeness: A Memoir of her journey from childhood conventional New England femininity and trauma to feminist "badassery", one role at a time, on screen and
Geena_Davis
Thai artist
self by using the shape of breast to provoke the symbol of feminism and femininity. She attended the University of Tsukuba in Ibaraki, Japan, and Northern
Pinaree_Sanpitak
2013 book
The Book of Dolores is a book of photographs and paintings exploring femininity written by William T. Vollmann and published in 2013 by powerHouse Books
The_Book_of_Dolores
Fictional character from Chainsaw Man
juxtaposition of her enigmatic nature and horror elements with her soft femininity and nurturing facade. Since the series' debut, Makima has proven to be
Makima
Trilogy of Greek tragedies written by Aeschylus
The Oresteia (Ancient Greek: Ὀρέστεια) is a trilogy of Greek tragedies written by Aeschylus in the 5th century BC concerning the murder of Agamemnon by
Oresteia
womanhood Pink: Serenity and peace Dusty pink: Love and sex Dark rose: Femininity Gay man Tumblr user @gayflagblog 2019 Bisexual Michael Page 1998 Pink:
List_of_pride_flags
Submissive sexual practice
often role-play scenarios together, based around the submissive partner's femininity or feminine clothes. Common scenarios include being caught in the act
Feminization (sexual activity)
Feminization_(sexual_activity)
American actress (born 1971)
pretty much masculine world. I really tried to capture different sides of femininity. I want girls in the world to feel powerful, to know they have the power
Jada_Pinkett_Smith
Pale tint of red
eroticism and seduction. In the 21st century, pink is seen as a symbol of femininity, though it has not always been seen this way. Prior to the second half
Pink
Cryptological communication through the use or arrangement of flowers
mother, according to Pottermore. Flowers are often used as a symbol of femininity. John Steinbeck's short story "The Chrysanthemums" centers around the
Language_of_flowers
1986 film by James Cameron
described her as the ultimate adventure heroine, balancing action with femininity and maternal instincts. Pauline Kael was critical of the film overall
Aliens_(film)
1922 novel by James Joyce
four-year-old twins named Tommy and Jacky. Gerty contemplates love, marriage and femininity as night falls. The reader is gradually made aware that Bloom is watching
Ulysses_(novel)
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