Sigma male
Sigma male (or Sigma) is a word in internet slang. It is used to describe masculine men. The term became popular in online culture in the late 2010s and early 2020s. It has inspired many memes, videos and graffitis.[1] A sigma male is said to be the "rarest" kind of male.[2] It is similar to the alpha male.
Many people discuss sigma males on TikTok and other Websites. A popular song on TikTok uses "sigma" to mean "cool." Some people use this idea to feel strong alone.[3] In 2023, the hashtag #sigma had over 46 billion views on the social media platform TikTok.[4]
Some say the sigma male idea is not real or helpful. It’s not based on science. It might make people feel bad about themselves. Others say it’s just a joke about how some men act tough.[3]
References
- ↑ Placido, Dani Di. "The Pseudoscience Behind The 'Sigma Male,' Explained". Forbes. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
- ↑ *"Sigma Grindset / Hustle Culture Memes". Know Your Meme. February 24, 2021. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
- Dazed (January 13, 2022). "Rise and grind: how 'sigma males' are upturning the internet". Dazed. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
- Bharti, Bianca (February 3, 2021). "What is a sigma male — the so-called rarest man?". National Post. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
- Blackmon, Freddy. "Rise of the Sigma Male – The Lone Wolf". mensvariety.com. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Roy, Shuvajit (April 23, 2025). "What Does Sigma Mean? Simple Guide Across Fields". Stam.
- ↑ Reix, Justine (April 28, 2023). "The Rise of the 'Sigma Male', a New Kind of Toxic Masculinity". Vice News. Retrieved March 2, 2024.