The terms "Alpha" and "Beta" are commonly used to divide animals. However, in recent times, several men have identified themselves with these terms and their meanings, adopting the nomenclatures for themselves.
Social networks play a key role in disseminating this fashion, taking it to people all over the world.
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After becoming a “trend” in the TikTok, a short video app, the concept entered the imagination of men of all ages. Many people, however, see these terms and have no idea what it represents.
What does it mean to be a Sigma?
the term alpha is used to refer to the most powerful and dominant male of a group of animals, being known and respected by all the other members of the group.
The “Sigma”, used to define “alpha men”, would be a reference to the one who has a independent personality, solitary and does not fit in or accept social hierarchies, like a wolf lonely.
That is, sigma is seen as a rebel, who goes against pre-established rules and is self-sufficient enough to stand alone in every sense of the expression.
However, it must be made clear that the author of the study that created this classification recanted for considering this division to be erroneous. According to him, reality is much more fluid and less simplistic.
Who in fact are the men who consider themselves sigmas?
In the beginning, the concept of sigma man emerged as a joke, a way to mock the division between alphas (leaders) and betas (followers).
The sigmas would be those who have the same influence as the alpha, but have a more introverted personality, just like a beta.
However, in a short time, this definition gained supporters who took the idea seriously. Today, there are even courses and mentorships teaching men how to behave in accordance with a true Sigma male.
Among the precepts of these formations is solitude as a choice, financial success and success with women. It is common for these men to admire characters from films It is serieswho have personalities that they judge Sigma.
Some more common examples are: Patrick Bateman, from the movie American Psycho; Joker, from the movie Joker; Tony Montana, from the film Scarface; Walter White, from the Breaking Bad series, among others.
Criticism of positioning
Several times, this “movement” has been criticized for having precepts considered misogynistic by some people.
According to critics, Sigma men share "macho" ideals, considering women as inferior beings. However, these labels do not seem to scare enthusiasts of this fashion, as it only grows.
