Gender Identity as a Social Developmental Process

This chapter introduces the processes of gender identity development—particularly as it relates to transgender, gender nonconforming, or genderqueer people. The chapter will first describe different terminology used regarding gender, sex, and other related terms. Further, the authors will review how gender identity development has been described social sciences, while offering unique cultural and indigenous perspectives. A case study will used to demonstrate the complexities of gender, particularly through an intersection lens.