In the Name of Love: Toxic Motherhood in Egyptian Cinema

In the Name of Love: Toxic Motherhood in Egyptian Cinema

If there is one word that has been stretched beyond recognition in internet culture, it is toxic. What used to describe genuinely harmful behavior is now used for anything that rubs someone the wrong way. A late reply? Toxic. A personality clash? Toxic. These days, toxic has become Gen Z’s go-to label for anything that makes them feel uncomfortable. But that was not always the case. Not long ago, calling a behavior toxic was not as straightforwa…