GENDER CONSTRUCTION THROUGH GRAMMATICAL AND MORPHOSYNTACTIC MEANS

Abstract

Gender is not only a biological or social category but also a linguistic phenomenon reflected through grammatical and morphosyntactic structures of language. Many languages encode gender distinctions through morphological markers, agreement systems, pronouns, and syntactic patterns. These linguistic mechanisms contribute to the formation and reinforcement of gender identities within discourse. The present article examines how grammatical categories and morphosyntactic tools participate in constructing gender meaning in language. The discussion highlights the relationship between linguistic structure and social perception of gender, demonstrating that grammar can both reflect and shape cultural attitudes toward gender roles. The analysis draws on contemporary linguistic theories and sociolinguistic perspectives, emphasizing the dynamic interaction between language, society, and gender representation.