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Alpha male and beta male are outdated terms for men derived from the designations of alpha and beta animals in ethology. They may also be used with other genders, such as women, or additionally use other letters of the Greek alphabet (such as omega). The popularization of these terms to describe humans has been widely criticized by scientists ...
A study on the association of alpha males and females during the non-breeding season in wild Capuchin monkeys examined whether alpha males are the preferred mate for females and, secondly, whether female-alpha status and relationship to the alpha-male can be explained through the individual characteristics and or social network of the female. [4]
Alpha male savanna baboons have high levels of testosterone and stress; over a long period of time, this can lead to decreased fitness. The lowest-ranking males also had high stress levels, suggesting that it is the beta males that gain the most fitness, avoiding stress but receiving some of the benefits of moderate rank. [20]
Oh yeah, don’t listen to garbage podcasts from “Alpha male” wannabes, who are so insecure it is embarrassing to listen to. Image credits: cwweydert #18.
The term has come into use in incel forums and as internet slang to refer to sexually active, genetically superior men, or "alpha males". [10] Within the manosphere and internet culture, Chads are generally viewed as constituting the top decile in terms of genetic fitness. [11]
However, we do have some insight into Gen Alpha characteristics and how the modern world is shaping today’s youth. Read on to find out more. Meet the Expert Jennifer Kelman is a mental health expert
"Due to social inequalities in Australian high schools, Sociologist Connell introduced the Hegemonic masculinity idea, that takes a look at male roles and their characteristics." [7] These beginnings were organized into an article [8] which critiqued the "male sex role" literature and proposed a model of multiple masculinities and power ...
The theory, written by an anonymous user, suggests that the only people able to think freely are “high [testostrone] alpha males” and “aneurotypical people”, and that these “high status ...