The exact role of the ‘ Sigma Male ’ archetype in modern socio sexual hierarchy is somewhat hotly debated. But for all intents and purposes, it describes a man who goes his own way—living as a lone wolf.
Sex = male and female Gender = masculine and feminine So in essence: Sex refers to biological differences; chromosomes, hormonal profiles, internal and external sex organs. Gender describes the characteristics that a society or culture delineates as masculine or feminine.
Acute changes in plasma testosterone levels and their relation to measures of sexual behaviour in the male house mouse (Mus musculus).Animal Behaviour,26, 349-357.
