One study suggests alpha males produce boys as offspring more often. This is in comparison to less dominant or beta male groups. Researchers found that these high-achieving males were three times as likely to produce sons who also become alphas themselves.
Alpha males are known for having strong, powerful traits. It’s possible that these qualities manifest themselves through genetics and end up being passed on from father to son in much the same way alpha predators pass their genes down across generations. Alpha men may have male offspring to continue the alpha bloodline. Or it could be due to dominant male hormones.
This may be why strong leaders in the population come from a certain distinction of parents. In many circumstances, this means you can pass down your success from generation after generation.
The alpha family unit is usually a cohesive “pack” with strong values and drive. The study also finds that the alpha fathers who raise successful sons are present in their children’s lives. Rarely does an alpha male come from a single mother or father.
Men are often categorized by their status as Alpha or Beta. The Alphas are typically seen as the real men due to them being more sturdy in status than others in society. At the same time, Betas can be considered weak and submissive.
These alpha men are usually those at the top of the social status hierarchy. They typically achieve access to power, money, mates, due to their alpha prowess.