What did Adler originally mean by his concept of the "masculine protest"?

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Adler originally meant by his concept of the "masculine protest" as the compensation for one's inferiority, where individuals who felt inferior due to their physical or social status would adopt behaviors and attitudes associated with masculinity to feel powerful and compensate for their feelings of inferiority. This concept was not related to anger towards feminists or the growth of androgyny in society.

What Did Adler Originally Mean by His Concept of the "Masculine