is chivalry dead?

Question

truely dead?

Answer 1

No, not if you and others help keep it alive.

Answer 2

Whenever I give a talk on the subject of chivalry, I can rest assured that, no matter what else the members of the audience may know about the topic, there are three words at the forefront of everyone's mind: Chivalry is dead.

Somewhere along the line, we got it pounded into our heads that chivalry and equality could not co-exist. But I think the analysts and social commentators who told us that, didn't have a thorough understanding of what chivalry really was. They saw an act of courtesy or deference and interpreted it as the result of a condescending attitude. What they missed was the respect and mutual admiration which such an act of chivalry conveys — if they had looked at chivalry from that angle, I suspect there never would have been any talk about its "death."

Chivalry was created during the Middle Ages to combat the attitudes of brutality, ignorance and prejudice which were all-too-common in that era of darkness and cruelty. Far from being dead, chivalry today is embodied by people whose actions are always trustworthy and admirable; who understand that strength and gentleness are not opposites; and who know the importance of standing by one's principles, no matter how tempting the compromise.

In fact, chivalry seems to be more alive today than ever. People everywhere are reevaluating the things that are important in their lives, and they're rediscovering the virtues that the code of chivalry stands for — hope, kindness, respect, integrity and courage. They are discovering that they can still be inspired by a hero, and, best of all, they're realizing that when chivalry and equality stand side-by-side, anybody can be a knight in shining armor.

Answer 3

No chivalry is not completely dead. Men still often pay for a women's meals, opens doors, allow them to order first, in a crisis allows them to be saved first, etc. I would say most men still do this to some extent. Is it the same as it was 100 years ago, maybe not. But in short it's not really a question of it still existing but more so depends on the person and to what extent.

Answer 4

I would say that Chivalry is just not taught anymore. I am 16, and i look back in textbooks of guys being this complete gentlemen to ladies, and although I know that there are still Guys our their with Charms and Chivalry, it jsut isn't as common as it used to be. But I can tell you this, Girls LOVE it! always treat your girl like a queen, and she'll never want to leave.

Answer 5

the times have changed. some people just don't appreciate chivalry anymore. me, on the other hand, wish that chivalry is still practiced. why? well, just for the sake of men being courteous and polite instead of being total bastards to women!

Answer 6

No, my husband always does sweet things for me (and everyone else I know, too.) :)

It's just about parents teaching their kids the right way to take care of each other. Especially mothers teaching their sons how to take care of girls/women.

I can do all of these things myself (open the door, take out the trash, empty/load the dishwasher, pick up heavy suitcases/boxes, go into the gas station to pay for my gas, etc.) but my husband refuses to let me do these things because he wants to treat me like a lady, so by no means is it dead! :)

Answer 7

I once opened a door for a women, (with a pile of books in her arms) and she told me off, and said " just cause Im a female, it dosent mean I cant open a door") so i slammed it in her face, Ha Ha Ha

Answer 8

Haven't seen too many loons riding on horses wearing metal plates and underwear lately, so yes.

Answer 9

for 90% of the people, YES! unfortunately. bless the 10% strong enough to chivalrous.

Answer 10

dunno. But if you mean patronizing women by putting them on a platform..that is not really what women want even though some of the moronic ones will say they want it. What we need is for us all to respect each other as equals...that way the games end.

Answer 11

No, I have seen plenty of chivalrous men, and am training my boys to that way. Keep it alive.