There's a "trans girl" in my class
🗣️ DISCUSSION 💬
We got assigned partners for a project today and mine is a mtf transgender person. I honestly never met one irl so it's pretty strange to say the least. I guess he's been identifying as a girl since he was 12 and looks pretty close to one now (minus some obvious differences.)
I have no idea how I should navigate this. I don't want to be an asshole or anything but it's kind of awkward. Everyone knows I'm conservative too which is why I probably got assigned him.
Edit: The project is somewhat related to gender so that makes it a bit harder.
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
Wise indeed.