The myth of alpha male dominance: Study debunks the idea that males always rule primate societies
A new study has shown that in most populations and species, neither sex clearly dominates the other, challenging the long-standing myth of male dominance.
Are 'alpha males' a myth? For most primates, the answer is yes.
The study's authors say their research could pave the way to a deeper understanding into one of science's murkiest questions: the origins of power inequities between men and women.