Firstborn

Associated Documents (1)

Main AuthorPublished YearTitle
Rosenblatt, Paul C.Birth order in cross-cultural perspective

Associated Hypotheses (2)

Main AuthorHypothesis
Rosenblatt, Paul C."Firstborns receive more elaborate ceremonies at birth . . . are given more duties to perform, have authority over siblings, and receive more respect from siblings" (51)
Rosenblatt, Paul C."Firstborn sons are likely to have more authority over siblings . . . than later born sons, are likely to inherit or otherwise gain control of more family land, livestock, or wealth, and are likely to be respected by siblings. . . . Firstborn daughters . . . receive relatively more respect than their same-sex siblings" (51)

Associated OCMs

  1. status of children