Males and Intimidation The “male romance with the power to intimidate” is a trait that shines through in a variety of different scenarios whether it is in sports and games, their relationships, or even their careers. I believe that males and intimidation go together like peanut butter and jelly. However, I do not believe this is by choice but rather a psychological trait brought about through biological programming. In the animal kingdom there are a variety of species that have that top ranking animal referred to as the alpha male. The alpha male can be found among several groups including wolves, lions, gorillas, and even horses. The top ranking males among these groups usually gain this title through very aggressive behavior or by winning battles against other male members of their groups. Often times the alpha male must defend his title to younger males in the group to prove that he still belongs in this position. The perk to being an alpha male is having the opportunity to mate with available females, and this system evolved because strong males will produce young with a better chance for survival. However, we know that these are not just traits of animals but also the human male.
Adult males have a constant need to feel courageous and strong, as well as feeling responsible for defending themselves and their families. It dates back many years ago when men were predators and aggressors and had to do things like hunt and defend their territory. Although those days are long gone, the male’s natural instinct for aggressive masculine activities is still alive and well. One way that men fill this void is to play sports. By being involved in physical activities such as football or wrestling, men have the opportunity to compete, relieve some stress, and prove that they are number one. Men respect athletic ability and the hard work that it takes to master the sport. In a man’s eyes, competing in sports is just a natural expression of masculinity which is also probably why when things do not go the way men had hoped for during athletic activities, they tend to get a little bent out of shape about it. Aside from sports, males also prove their masculinity while involved in relationships. It seems that protecting is just a basic primitive instinct of males so men seem to be more attracted to females who are more like damsels in distress as opposed to women who can fend for themselves. By being able to show that they are strong and capable it boosts the male ego. In many cases, men are also the sole providers for their families and I believe that they prefer it that way. It makes men feel masculine knowing that they are needed. If the man is not in the position to be the sole or main provider they will often feel emasculated. Caring for their spouse and family allows men to feel as though they are strong and powerful because they have loved ones whom they can protect and defend just like men did hundreds of years ago.
When men are in positions of power their natural alpha male instincts tend to kick in then as well. When men are in charge of their workplace they tend to intimidate employees
