How does a sociologist explain birth order?

Question

Why does Birth Order happen from the perspective of a Sociologist? How do factors like conformity play a role in determining the results of Birth Order?

Thanks

Answer 1

I'm sorry, but this really makes no sense.

I don't get what you're asking.

Birth Order happens because humans tend not to have litters, but single births; most have more than one, but over time. Thus, one is first, the next second, and if there are any more, well, you get my drift.

If you mean things like "First child is goody-goody; second is rebellious" and stuff like that, I'm not sure how much there is to it. But it sounds more like a psychological perspective than a sociological one.

I guess, looking at family units in this way IS sociological, too.

You'd need to explain what it is you want to know, though. The question, as stated, is unclear.

Answer 2

I believe that they both have a lot in common, the first born will of course for awhile be the dominant but usually ends up babysitting the younger, this can cause problems or brings them closer together, of course the closer the ages are I believe the closer their relationship will be, then big brother watches out for little brother more, at least that is the way I see it.