#alpha stereotypes

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the craziest thing about omegaverse to me is that some people don’t like it because they think you HAVE to shove one person into the “super submissive, quiet, demure” role as the omega while the other person has to be the “strong, stubborn, beefy, aggressive” alpha.

and it’s like…you CAN write them like that. but you don’t have to. you don’t have to change anyone’s personality to fit omega or alpha or beta.

I fucking LOVE writing feisty omega who takes no shit and is the biggest brat you’ve ever seen or an omega that is so fucking manipulative that the alpha had no shot (or a combo of those). I also love writing alphas that are super like “I am aggressive about my partner’s safety. but otherwise you could pour soup in my lap and i’d apologize to you”

and other people are like “you can’t write omegaverse and change the whole personality of <insert person/character>!” and it’s like…yeah, you can. it’s fan FICTION!!! it’s for fun!!! if you don’t like the writing, it’s not for you!!!

especially if you write any rpf, I feel like that gets brought up a ton. and I’m like so confused. like I’m writing two dudes as an alpha/omega pair; it’s already inaccurate to irl. it’s not real. it’s fiction. so the audacity to be like “they’d never do that!” or “they’d never say that!” or “they took the test online and got alpha. you can’t make them an omega!”…

I’m gonna hold your hand when I say this…Fanfic doesn’t have to be accurate. Other people can interpret people/characters differently. if you don’t like the way someone is written, close the fic and move on.

and if you don’t understand that fanfic is make believe and writers are playing with dolls, I think you need to rethink your shit.

[jar-of-omegaverse]

Alpha Stereotypes: Which are True?

1. Alphas are protective of pack and family

Yes! Alphas are very protective of their loved ones, however, this does not mean only in violent situations. Protectiveness is ingrained in the biology of alphas, as it was (and still is in most cases) their responsibility to keep the pack safe and well-taken care of. Alphas can be protective in ways such as always wanting their pack mates to be warm and cozy or making sure their pups are always fed. 

2. All alphas are aggressive

No! Although dominance is a trait common to all alphas it can be established in many ways. Stating that all alphas are aggressive not only gives alphas a bad rap, but gives them permission to act in such dangerous ways.

3. Alphas are abusive

No! Alphas’ protective instincts usually interfere with abuse of all types because it simply goes against their biological hardwiring. In cases in which alphas do abuse their mates, pups, or pack mates, they have to actively ignore their instincts or think what they are doing is benefitting and protecting whoever they are abusing.

4. Alphas are power-hungry

Kinda! It honestly varies from alpha to alpha. Wanting power is not ingrained in an alpha, it is more of a personality trait. Omegas and betas can also be power-hungry, however, alphas may use their alpha status to validate their power-hungry tendencies.

5. Only alphas can be pack leaders

No! Alphas just want to protect their pack, if this means following a beta or omega’s lead, then they will happily do so. Some alphas may even step down as pack leader if they recognize that they are not the best leader for the pack.

6. Alphas can’t be single parents

No! Admittedly, it is harder for alphas to be single parents because they do not have the same hormones and biological functions that omegas have that assist in child growth, however, they certainly make up for it in other aspects. Single alphas are more tuned into the needs of their pups as alpha parents with a mate are and their biology (like their scent) can sometimes change to accommodate to their pup.

7. Alphas initiate courting first

Yes! Alphas usually initiate courting because of pack traditions and status stereotypes. However, some omegas have started initiating courting first to fight typical beliefs about gender and its role in society and the world.

8. Alphas only take care of their own pack members/family

No! Their protective instincts extend to whoever needs protection. Alphas tend to feel uncomfortable if they witness another person in an unwillingly disoriented state (like being drugged) or if someone is in a dangerous situation. Further all secondary genders will help a pup in need, no matter what.

9. Alphas have a voice used to command omegas and betas

Sometimes! Typically referred to as an “Alpha Voice”, it is a voice used to command omegas and sometimes betas. Only about 5% of alphas have an Alpha Voice, however, most alphas who do have an Alpha Voice don’t ever discover they have it, as it has to be used purposely, or they will have it removed via surgery.