“Because we belong to various groups, we develop multiple identities that come into play at different times” (Martin, 96). While watching a sports game, my gender identity may be more apparent as I fit in with the boys and talk about what horrible call the referee just made. Later, at a rally for marriage equality, sexuality might be the topic that comes into play. I'm still the same person in every situation, but different parts of my identity show up based on what the situation dictates. It's very similar to the different faces we show for various tasks. A playful face wouldn't be appropriate at the board meeting, just as a business face isn't appropriate at your daughter's fifth birthday