My advice: Just do the assignment. Don't say too much because this may be a set-up to make you look like an asshole. Make sure you are around a lot of potential witnesses while you work on the project.
I had to work with one transgender a few years ago when I was still in the Entertainment Industry. This was before the pronoun craziness and other insane garbage. We just did our work and I decided to treat the person with respect. Surprisingly, the transperson was good at their job. Your mileage may vary.
I concur with the good advice here and above (sorted by top comments). Be Christlike but cautious and do everything out in the open. Treat the person with respect, give no reason for suspicion to arise, and don't let anyone bait you. Focus on getting the work done so you can get your good grade. You're right - this is the kind of thing liberal "educators" often pull to make their point - but don't get caught up in their hang-ups.
My advice: Just do the assignment. Don't say too much because this may be a set-up to make you look like an asshole. Make sure you are around a lot of potential witnesses while you work on the project.
I had to work with one transgender a few years ago when I was still in the Entertainment Industry. This was before the pronoun craziness and other insane garbage. We just did our work and I decided to treat the person with respect. Surprisingly, the transperson was good at their job. Your mileage may vary.
I concur with the good advice here and above (sorted by top comments). Be Christlike but cautious and do everything out in the open. Treat the person with respect, give no reason for suspicion to arise, and don't let anyone bait you. Focus on getting the work done so you can get your good grade. You're right - this is the kind of thing liberal "educators" often pull to make their point - but don't get caught up in their hang-ups.
Civil to everyone, courteous to no one. Kelvinskys law