Jasmine's parents divorced recently, and her father has since told everyone that he is gay.He explained that for many years he pretended to be heterosexual because of the stigma that was attached to those who were gay.He said he needs to start a life in which he is true to himself and not hiding from who he really is.What has Jasmine's father revealed about himself?

A) gender identity
B) gender roles
C) sexual orientation
D) sexual identity

Jasmine's father revealed that he is homosexual, which pertains to sexual orientation. Gender identity refers to one's personal sense of their gender (e.g. identifying as male, female, nonbinary, etc.). Gender roles refer to societal expectations and norms for how individuals should behave based on their gender. Sexual identity is a broad term that can encompass sexual orientation but also encompasses one's broader sense of their sexuality, such as their sexual preferences and experiences.