The term alpha is an ambiguous word being used loosely over a range of varied meanings. If you are wondering about the topic subject, then the answer is yes, alpha women do exist within any given group of women.
The term alpha has widely been used to describe traits that are considered domineering and aggressive. Alpha women are always referred to as bossy, bitchy, manipulative, emasculating, condescending, volatile and at times even sexually voracious.
You might think all these qualities define the alpha woman, some actually might, but they don't. An alpha woman stands out due to her self-confidence, drive and sense of purpose. These are what makes her the leader of the pack.
Here are some tips on how to identify the alpha in a group of women;
She is the glue that holds the group together.
In any setting where women are gathered, the alpha will be the central hub in that social circle, more like a conductor in an orchestra. Everyone plays their own instrument but she dictates the flow. No matter the situation, she calms tensions, solves issues, sparks conversation and ensures harmony within the orchestra.
She is the beacon of the group.
She stands up for what she believes in, she is unfazed by insults hurled at her for her unflinching character, has a strong sense of justice and responsibility. All the females in a group follow and emulate the social cues of the alpha to a tee; how she talks, dresses, and her general demeanor.
She is the "Mama Bear" of the group.
The alpha is resilient and loyal to her tribe. Through diversity she never gives up, she braves it and risks it all to come out unbroken. If a member has earned the love and loyalty of an alpha female, she considered this bond true and holy. She will protect them, stand by their side through thick and thin.
In her absence, there exists a vacuum.
This is by far the easiest way to tell the alpha within a group. See how every woman leaves the group and gauge the reaction of the remaining fold. When a regular member exits, the conversation and symphony continues unhindered without a glitch as her gap is closed behind her. When the alpha leaves and they can only be one, the group becomes disoriented and the smooth flowing conversation halts as awkwardness and silence prevails.
Finally, when two alphas meet it is the clash of the Titans.
Get this, alpha females are raised to be that way, so she does not need a pack to be an alpha. Her DNA is alpha, so when two alpha females meet there will certainly be chaos, drama, and disaster. This can happen in a social group, at work or even in a circle of friends. This will continue till the lesser alpha backs down and gives way to the true alpha. During the clash, the non-alphas always tend to be unsure of who to follow.