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... > social science subjects > sociology > gender and sexuality > gender and society > gender identities and roles > alpha male

Preferred term

alpha male  

Definition

  • An alpha male is a high-ranking member of a group or pack. He is aggressive and dominates the other beta males, lower-ranking, weaker members of the group, usually through force and intimidation. [Source: Encyclopedia of Gender and Society; Alpha Male]

Broader concept

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-R3KGW7HR-2

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