DT reader DT reminds us just what a rich source Context's Sociological Images blog is for Women/Men/Kids These Days! material. I mean, seriously, who even thought of looking in Woman's Day for valuable insights into the impact of gender on birth order?
"oldest sons tend to be take-charge types, leaders. Oldest females, on the other hand, are more likely to be bossy, confident, and agressive..."Discussion, naturally, ensued.
Gendered Interpretations of Personality [contexts.org]