"Male Hierarchy" Test

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65% Bravo. I doubt the accuracy of my result. As a bravo I am supposed to be a "trusted advisor" or some kind of sideman to an alpha. That's not me at all.

Zeta - weirdest of all.

Gamma males are the intellectuals or malcontents of the masculine social hierarchy. Knowledgeable in their fields of expertise but resentful of existing hierarchies, they are likely to sabotage alpha males and the male pecking order in general. Gammas are perhaps the most ‘book smart’ of all the male types, but tend to lack the social skills, money, looks or mental toughness needed to establish dominance.

Because intellect is their strength, gammas often overstress the intellectual side of life, believing that it alone should determine who makes it to the top. To gammas, it will often seem unfair that their intellectual inferiors are the ones to rise to the top. Many gammas consider themselves the ‘secret kings’ who should actually be in charge.

Since gammas are usually resentful and dissatisfied with their position, others – including women – tend to pick up on their frustration and dismiss them. This can keep gammas from realizing their full potential, leaving them in a “gamma trap.”

Gamma benefits: Intelligence, sensitivity, idealism.

Gamma drawbacks: Unsatisfied with their position, frustrated, misunderstood.

I took the test in spite of the fact that I'm female and think this thing is a bunch of misogyny-fueled nonsense. It said I was 78% Gamma "male". Okay.

So consider yourself gamma irradiated!

You are most like an omega in the masculine social hierarchy (68.11%)

Alpha



Alpha males are the leaders of the masculine social hierarchy. They are the type of man other men naturally want to follow. Charismatic, decisive and willing to take risks to rise to the top, alphas are usually also successful with women.

Alpha males are not simply jocks who lord over others and enjoy telling them what to do. To maintain their position in the hierarchy, alphas must grapple with the immense burdens of responsibility as others look to them for guidance and direction.

Alphas tend to be very protective of their status. If the alpha senses that someone is threatening to challenge him or undermine his authority, he will strike back with impunity.

On the flip side, alphas tend to be very friendly and generous toward those who support their position as the leader.

Alpha benefits: Power, high status, the man other men want to be.

Alpha drawbacks: High stress levels, always need to fight for his position, shoulders immense responsibility.

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Bravo

Bravo males are the lieutenants of the masculine social hierarchy. They are usually found in close proximity to an alpha where they act as his trusted advisors and perform essential roles in the hierarchy.

Bravos are loyal and competent staff officers to the alpha, and in exchange get to enjoy many of the benefits of high social status. Bravos are usually well-liked by women and enjoy the privileges of rank while avoiding the intense burden of responsibilities the alpha has to bear.

Because they do not have to constantly fight for their position the way alphas do, bravos can also afford to be a little bit friendlier with people. Bravos get many of the benefits of the alpha lifestyle while avoiding the downsides.

Bravos are crucial to stable male hierarchies as they enforce and coordinate the alpha's vision to maintain order and structure.

Bravo benefits: Power, high status, freedom from having to constantly fight for their position.

Bravo drawbacks: Their power and status are dependent on their relationship with the alpha.

I thought Alphas were the ones that Betas wanted to follow (please unify your phonetic alphabet bravo is just a sop for the sheep)

Don't need to take a test to know myself.

I have the mind of a gamma, the body of an omega, but the willingness to transform into a sigma when the chips are down.