These 20 Psychologists Weigh In on Gender Identity
"As time passes, I suspect that many 'gender differences' will be found to actually be 'sex differences,' or at least distal byproducts of them."
Associate professor of psychology at Loyola Marymount University Dr. Michael Mills disagrees with the “black and white” differentiation made between nature and nurture and its connection to gender identity. Rather, he sees gender differences as a complex, interwoven concept that is influenced by both these aspects.
Dr. Mills attributes some of these developments to psychological adaptations that evolved over time, and as such, scientists need to adapt the existing vocabulary to accommodate these changes. And, of course, further research will have to be conducted to clear up the fog surrounding gender identity.
"As time passes, I suspect that many 'gender differences' will be found to actually be 'sex differences,' or at least distal byproducts of them. For example, I imagine that the dearth of cultures where women cut their hair short, while men let their hair grow long, is something more than just a random fluke of consistency in cultural socialization." Michael Mills Ph.D.
