2006-09-04 09:46:29 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Oh Bobby, what a very sensitive thing to ask. Of course it is not out of fashion. And it only takes a kind guy like you to notice and to care. Sigh. You do realise that your attitude is quite a turn on to a young damsel?
2006-09-04 09:54:50 · answer #1 · answered by Isis 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, chivalry is a sexist practice. I rose out of a male need to protect and care for the physically weaker female of the species.
Does this make it a bad idea? I don't think so. Chivalry has been around since the dawn of time, under many names, and probably for a reason.
The real issue here is that the concept of chivalry and the concept of women's equality are contradictory. Most women nowadays are flattered when someone holds a door for them, pulls out their chair, helps them into a cab, when the man pays for dinner, etc. It makes them feel womanly.
However, a lot of women want all that, and to be treated the same as men when it comes to employment, school, etc. This basically gives the power to a woman to choose when she wants to be treated like a woman, and when she wants to be treated like a man, in addition to holding the "sexual harassment" card if someone treats her like a woman when she doesn't want it.
I think chivalry has its place in our society today, although if the women's lib movement has its way, chivalry may not last much longer.
2006-09-04 17:05:04 · answer #2 · answered by Danzarth 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It can be, when it treats women in a patronising way, but at its root chivalry is simply good manners and common courtesy. Treating women with respect never goes out of style.
2006-09-04 17:16:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wished chivalry was back..,unfortunately due to the feminist movement men are afraid to be chivalrous as they are afraid they would offend a woman.I like the men of yesteryear.I still like a man to open doors for me,to protect me,and I am a woman of yesteryear as I feel women dont take care of the men they way they should be and used to be.I know I should catch up with the times..,but no its not sexist..,its sexy.Great question and thanks.
2006-09-04 16:56:14 · answer #4 · answered by halfbright 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Never.
Chivalry should be practiced by both sexes. It involves acts of courtesy that were once commonplace.
Little things - like holding a door open for somebody coming after you, giving up a bus seat for another person.
And, most importantly, saying thank you when somebody does one of these (or something similar) for you.
Chivalry and courtesy are two-way streets, and everybody should practice them at all times.
2006-09-04 20:47:53 · answer #5 · answered by madilayn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It's being a gentleman. To behave in a sexist manner is to treat women as less than men. To be chivalrous is to treat a woman with class and courtesy.
2006-09-04 16:50:06 · answer #6 · answered by JJJJJJJJim 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no
but sexists try to use chivalry as a defense of their ideas
chivalry is based on honoring women, not helping them because they are weak
2006-09-04 16:49:40 · answer #7 · answered by Joe P 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No! Chivalry ROCKS!
2006-09-04 16:48:30 · answer #8 · answered by Susie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
NO! Chivalry is romantic and cultured!
2006-09-04 16:49:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No its cool. I picture a knight on a horse rescuing a damsel in distress Very cool...!!
2006-09-04 16:52:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋