The “alpha male” and “beta male” roles in society and family are worlds apart. Alpha males and alpha females need each other. In the past, women were expected to take a “beta female” role; today, it’s men’s turn—probably something like bad karma or the sowing and reaping of weeds come back to haunt them.
The “alpha” doesn’t need to oppress others, only to stand his or her own ground. Laying down, playing the slave—men and women who allow themselves to be crammed into the “beta” role become concerned with the opinions of others. Don’t join them, be alpha.