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An '''alpha male''' usually just means a very sexually successful male. However in other contexts, it would mean that man is the most successful- in that context (e.g. the most wealthy in the context of money). Nothing really pseudo-scientific or conspiratorial about believing that some men are much more sexually successful than others, giving them a label, and pointing out they have privilege. Contrary to [[Adam Conover]] (see image), the term "Alpha" is indeed used in academia to describe humans in an overarching sexual context, as well as many other animals, and not just wolves. In academia, the term is mainly used to describe very sexually successful men. | An '''alpha male''' usually just means a very sexually successful male. However in other contexts, it would mean that man is the most successful- in that context (e.g. the most wealthy in the context of money). Nothing really pseudo-scientific or conspiratorial about believing that some men are much more sexually successful than others, giving them a label, and pointing out they have privilege. Contrary to [[Adam Conover]] (see image), the term "Alpha" is indeed used in academia to describe humans in an overarching sexual context, as well as many other animals, and not just wolves. In academia, the term is mainly used to describe very sexually successful men. | ||
[[Alpha]] males are typically very good looking or very wealthy. Alpha males may also just have very dominating personalities. The alpha male is the kind of man whom everyone listens to when he speaks. Around 10% of all [[men]] are alpha males. The average alpha male has had dozens of [[sex|lays]] by the time he is 20. | [[Alpha]] males are typically very good looking or very wealthy. Alpha males may also just have very dominating personalities. The alpha male is often the kind of man whom everyone listens to when he speaks. Around 10% of all [[men]] are alpha males. The average alpha male has had dozens of [[sex|lays]] by the time he is 20. | ||
When the term "alpha male" is used in the [[dating]] sense it often means a man who is sexually successful regardless of other factors, though this usage is disputed. It is possible for an alpha male to be sleazy, manipulative, aggressive, or abusive, but alphas are also often genuinely good guys because life is good for them and they have little to gain from competitiveness, rather they only gain and secure their status by maintaining alliances with betas. | When the term "alpha male" is used in the [[dating]] sense it often means a man who is sexually successful regardless of other factors, though this usage is disputed. It is possible for an alpha male to be sleazy, manipulative, aggressive, or abusive, but alphas are also often genuinely good guys because life is good for them and they have little to gain from competitiveness, rather they only gain and secure their status by maintaining alliances with betas. | ||