If you were the geek growing up, you’ll recognize how lonely it can be. If you were the female geek, you’ll know it’s far lonelier. By the time I reached my final years of school, I was the only girl in my chemistry class of eight students. I was the only girl in my mathematics class of about a dozen. And when I decided to study engineering at university, I found myself the only woman in a class of nine.
I was often the only student who wasn't a cis man in physics classes beyond intro. This is a big nerd mood for all trans nerds and all girl nerds. I felt like I was betraying girls by not being a female nerd role model. Nerd trans women have to contend with a boys' club nerd culture AND with people who use their nerd status to deny their womanhood.
