Self-system is a reflection of a categorization process in which individuals perceive themselves as either sharing category membership with others (i.e., in terms of a shared social identity, “us”) or not (perceiving those others as either “them” (versus “us”) or “you” (versus “me”), depending on the context in which they are situated. This chapter critically examines the contexts when and the performances through which Nat women strive to identify themselves with the Nat community and also decide to acculturate within the dominant religious groups by distancing themselves from the Nat community. Whether to radically assert Nat identity or assimilate within dominant religious groups, both are nothing but survival strategies of Natanis in the face of historical stigmatization and livelihood constraints. The chapter outlines both the sociocultural, political, and economic advantages as well as disadvantages of Natanis’ strategies for being in- and out- groups and by foregrounding this dynamic identity construction, the chapter offers a nuanced perspective on gender, identity, and social roles, contributing to a deeper understanding of the Nat community within intersecting cultural and economic contexts.