• neuracnu ( neuracnu@lemmy.blahaj.zone ) 
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    People naturally want the world to make sense.

    Some folks find it more natural to ostracize those who don’t fit within their worldview rather than updating their worldview to accommodate new information.

  • JillyB ( JillyB@beehaw.org ) 
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    One of my friends is nonbinary but they looks super masculine. Deep voice, into powerlifting, etc. I introduced them and their girlfriend to my parents when they were in town. Later my mom was so confused. “How can someone be attracted to women if they’re non-binary”? She has been a high school teacher for forever. She’s had plenty of students that were trans or used different pronouns than she assumed. I was so surprised that this sort of thing would slip through the cracks.