THE MALE AND THE FEMALE IN THE FIGHT FOR JUSTICE: CRITICAL VIEW ON FEMINISM AND MASCULINISM

Abstract

This study explores feminist and masculinist theoretical approaches in the process of constructing masculinity and femininity, with the aim of providing a deeper understanding of gender identities and their social function. The study primarily analyzes the relationship between men and women through the historical and social context, emphasizing the ways in which gender roles are formed, maintained, and transformed under the influence of cultural and institutional factors. Furthermore, the focus is placed on the concept of masculinity, identifying several types of masculinities that arise as a result of various social, economic, and cultural circumstances. A specific section of the paper is dedicated to a critical analysis of feminism—on the one hand, as a movement and theory that questions patriarchal structures and advocates for gender equality—and masculinism, on the other hand, as a response to social changes and the challenges faced by men in the contemporary world. Through an interdisciplinary approach, the paper aims to contribute to the broader academic debate on the construction of gender and its impact on the individual and society as a whole.