Complex sentence: LaFrance, Paluck and Brescoll note that as a term, "gender identity" allows individuals to express their attitude towards and stance in relation to their current status as either women or men.
Split into simpler sentences: LaFrance, Paluck and Brescoll note that as a term, "gender identity" serves a specific function. It allows individuals to express their attitude towards and stance in relation to their current status as either women or men.