How to Deal with Toxic Masculinity

The alpha-male behavior is not natural, it’s a pathology

Ahmed Sherief
Journey to Self
Published in
7 min readAug 3, 2021

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Before talking about how to deal with toxic masculinity, I would like to introduce you to the concept of the Alpha Male, upon which, toxic masculinity thrives.

In 1970, Dr. David L. Mech coined the term alpha male in his book “The Wolf: Ecology and Behavior of an Endangered Species.”

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Ahmed Sherief
Journey to Self

I am a Student of Psychology. I write to help people understand themselves, realize their potential, and live happier, stress-free lives.