It is rare to have a female as the alpha, so she has a tough job anyway. You know, the monkey boys probably didn’t just bow and accept her. Especially since she overthrew the male alpha, something that hadn’t occurred in the 70 years the clan has been observed. Now, she has to deal with mating season. The monkey she liked hasn’t felt amorous since she’s in charge now. In 2019 he bit her on the face she responded with a flushed backside and a desire to mate. Since she is the alpha now, he’s just not that into her.
Successful women sometimes have to deal with this—men that can’t handle their success. But others seek out strength, self-assurance and success. It’s complicated.
One would think that the Monkey Queen should have her pick of suitors, if not because of her alpha status, then because she is the alpha. Alpha males choose their mates. There is no such thing as non-compliance.
But, a society led by a female may change that.
One can hope for them and for us.
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