While conversations about gender equity may be difficult to have, I think they are incredibly important to have. In my classroom, I hope to create a community that is welcoming and warming for EVERYONE, regardless of sexual preference or gender. If a student in my classroom identifies with a gender that doesn't correspond with the one they were assigned at birth, that is completely fine with me. I have many friends at the moment who do not fall under the umbrella of "cisgendered," and I know how important it is to them to be treated with respect. I anticipate that some students may not be "used" to being around transgender or non-binary classmates, and probably have misconceptions about both. That being said, it's important to me that they respect their classmates, and if need be, I'm prepared to speak to them in private about the necessity for understanding and compassion. I do not intend on addressing the issue to the entire classroom, only because I would hate to bring unwanted attention to students, but if they were to request that I address the entire class, I would.
The classroom needs to be a safe space. Now more than ever. Students and faculty need to be forward thinking and loving-- to everyone!
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