I think a difference exist between going off what someone identifies as and people sticking in groups cause safety in numbers and relating to issues faced. But it does seems like everyone NEEDS to be part of one of these groups and it tends to be whatever is closest to whatever you are, no group exists for people who don't want to be in a group like myself. I get put into groups which I never wanted, because I don't believe skin colour, gender or sexual preference matters it bothers me to hear "Oh you would believe in that BECAUSE you are a straight (although its incorrect but people assume, ironic that) white and male "