In April 2015, Olympic gold medalist and former "World's Greatest Athlete" Caitlyn Jenner announced that "for all intents and purposes, I am a woman." Jenner discussed transitioning with Diane Sawyer in a special two-hour edition of the ABC News show 20/20. In the interview, Jenner stated, "As of now, I have all the male parts, but I still identify as female." What does this tell you about gender identity?
A) For many people, primary sex characteristics do not define gender.
B) The transgender community has accepted the principle of human sexual dimorphism.
C) Gender identity is often not fully formed until adulthood.
D) Public displays of gender are more important than private displays.
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