Quinn GriffithsJon WellerSF StoriesFebruary 13, 2014Development of Gender IdentityThe origin of sexual identity is something that has been questioned since before the discovery of DNA and modern techniques scientific. There are many findings and theories about the role of physiology in the development of gender identity, and arguments regarding the effects of both “nature” and “nurture” on gender role and sexual preferences, as well as sexual identity. What can be seen after examining the topic is that sexuality can be determined by both environmental and physiological factors. To understand them, you must first understand the differences between gender identity, gender role, and sexual preference. Gender identity is how someone perceives their gender. This perception is subjective in nature and can move away from the categories of male and female only, also including asexuality and transgender perceptions. In his overview of gender identity and its differences from gender role and sexual preferences, Dr. Shuvo Ghosh explains that "This concept is inti...