alpha men

In an article about Andrew Tate, an illustration of him

Inside Andrew Tate’s Empire and His Audience of Young Men

Saba Bazzi, Wayne State University

He succeeded at captivating a fringe group of wannabe alpha-males — the question is, how?…

August 31, 2022

someone at a microphone in an article about indie podcasts

The Rise of Sexism in Indie Podcasts

Myles Allan, University of New Haven

Podcasts can be a fun, new way to express yourself online, but there are some who are taking it to the extreme.…

May 23, 2022

A screenshot from the 2007 television show "Californication," showing main character Hank Moody and two women.

How ‘Californication’ Glamorized the Lifestyle It Wanted To Condemn

Jake Sanders, Rhodes College

The main character of the 2007 television show is a prime example of a tragic life story, yet he is praised by so-called 'alpha' males everywhere.…

December 27, 2021

An illustration of two people breaking through doors, each of which are meant to represent a gender and its norms that are being broken.

The Idea of the ‘Alpha Male’ Is Rife With Contradictions