maskuliinista

Maskuliinista, or masculinist, refers to a range of ideas, movements, and debates centered on masculine identities and the position of men in society. The term is used in different contexts to describe both scholarly inquiries into masculinity and political or cultural viewpoints that advocate for men’s rights, recognition, or concerns within gender relations. It is not a single, unified ideology but a spectrum that can include academic activism, advocacy for policy changes, and cultural discussions about male roles.

In many contexts, maskuliinista positions arise in dialogue with feminism, gender equality, and family policy. Some strands emphasize traditional or socially approved masculine traits, while others focus on contemporary issues affecting men, such as health, education, parental rights, and the treatment of male victims of domestic violence. Scholarly work under the umbrella of masculinities studies analyzes how masculinities are constructed, performed, and experienced, often from a critical or sociological perspective.

Common goals among maskuliinista currents include promoting fair and equal treatment for men under law, addressing perceived biases in family courts or education systems, reducing male suicide rates, and fostering positive forms of masculinity that resist harmful stereotypes. Critics argue that certain masculinist rhetoric can echo anti-feminist or essentialist viewpoints, potentially reinforcing gender stereotypes. Proponents counter that the movement seeks to broaden understanding of gender issues and address disparities affecting men as well as women. See also masculinities studies; men’s rights movement; gender equality.