Contrast is the type of transition that is being used in the given passage.
It is showing a difference of not agreeing yet understanding between the author and the person that she's referring to.
Contrast transition words are transitional phrases/words that show contrasting relation of two ideas. They are also used to emphasize negative and positive ideas. Some of the common contrast transition words are: A clear difference But Conflicting viewpoint Despite Even so/ Even though For all that However In another way
