do you think that feminism actually killed the existence of chivalry?

Question

because of women fighting for equal rights... do you think the strive for women's rights actually killed chivalry?

Answer 1

Yep in their strive for equality they sacrificed what made men gentlemen.

Answer 2

Possibly. The more women want to be independent the less men know how to act around them. For some women it is still acceptable to open a door for them while others find this to be a great offense. Not to mention how the men must feel. If a woman is more dominearing in the work place a man might not feel compelled to even consider holding the door. Personally, in the work place or in school I prefer to be treated as an equal but outside of those places I like to fall back into the more traditional roles. I like when my fiance holds the door open, pulls my chair out for me, and buys me flowers where I also like to bring my fiance a soda, give him a back rub after a hard day at work, and just try to make him as comfortable as possible. Mind you the one traditional thing I don't do too often is cook other wise he would be as skinny as a rail.

Answer 3

What started out to be equality in the job market and financial world has spiraled out of control. Yes, I do think that feminism has damaged chivalry and the male ego. Through my profession I am in daily contact with men who are completely turned off by the aggression of today's woman. Not so much in the job market but through social interaction. I don't believe that "we have come a long way baby". Instead many women have chosen to cheapen themselves and are paying the price for it.

Answer 4

I dunno. I guess you could say that in part, it did. Overly-assertive feminists have made some guys scared of being chivalrous, afraid they'll offend her or something. But in reality, all women love to be treated like ladies, it just varies as to how often and to what degree. I think most women would still appreciate a little chivalry, but there are those few that will think it an insult. (Which it shouldn't be, chivalry is quite the opposite of insult if you ask me.)

Answer 5

I don't really think chivalry is dead, my fiancee is a perfect example that it is not. There is a big difference between women's rights and feminism. I am all for women having equal treatment under the law, but not to the extreme that some feminists take it.

Answer 6

No. Personally, I think the "fight" really revved up with Rosie the Riveter... which was the result of a war...which men started... therefore men are to blame when you want to p*ss and moan about about the "fight".

As far as chivalry goes, I don't mind too much if you don't want to open a door for me. I will still hold the door if I get there first regardless of the sex of the person standing there. It's simple common courtesy and a true example of equality.

Answer 7

funny you should ask that--just yesterday i asked my husband, "where has chivalry gone?' and he replied, "lost to feminism." I think the idea behind the movement originated because of inequality of services and goods between men and women. I think it went too far to where the declaration was, "women and men are the same." we are not! No one in the scientific world argue the opposite,either there are clear physiological as well as emotional and anylitical differences between the sexes. these are innate differences which can not be significantly altered by nurture. I accept that physically, a man is stronger than i am, but that does not make me less--just different. I have more developed emotional iq than most men in general..

Answer 8

No, I believe that feminism didn't kill chivalry, But Militant feminism did. A woman asserting her right to equality under the law as men can still appreciate a nice gesture on the part of anyone. I'm a woman, and I thank people when they hold doors open for me, as well as hold doors open for others myself.

Answer 9

Chivalry was a theory. For some individuals, it was indeed a way of life, don't get me wrong. But at large, as a system, it didn't work. Personally, I'm bloody polite to everyone. I don't see why that's problematic for people. I hold the door for everyone. Feminism killed the corrupt system, but it doesn't have to kill the lifestyle: be nice to people. It's pretty easy.

Answer 10

when you speak of chivalry you may keep in mind that chivalry of 16th C and, say, chivalry of the 19th C. are very different.. i don't happen to think men were really gentlemen in the past.. it's just an idealisation.. as for 'feminism' .. what feminism??

Answer 11

It didn't kill it but it did make it unfashionable for a while.
Early feminists thought they had to be more masculine to get their point across. They did a good job but they still don't have true equality with men.
Modern day feminists want to be feminine but can still assert themselves in situations where they used to be quiet and get walked over.
Chivalry is making a comeback. Equal rights doesn't mean equal treatment in every aspect of life.
I love strong women who have the self confidence to achieve what they want. As long as they remember that equality means neither of us can dominate the relationship. I still open doors and hold her purse when she needs me to. We take turns paying for lunch.