A somewhat refreshingly balanced view on modern chivalry... from a university paper no less

HalfysReddit · 2013-10-17T14:22:39+00:00

I think this is pretty spot-on.

With equal rights came equal responsibilities, something I think a number of women neglected to consider to its full extent. With women no longer being seen as trophies, they're no longer treated like trophies.

Honestly I view this as a good thing. Women should not be raised to expect anyone to pander them, let alone the entire male half of the species. That's unhealthy for both genders.

SteelCrossx · 2013-10-17T15:49:42+00:00

I'm glad to see the word privilege was used when speaking about benefits women have traditionally enjoyed.

kazjol69 · 2013-10-17T17:30:18+00:00

I have had much of the same thoughts, but this is far better worded that I have even been close to replicate

danpilon · 2013-10-17T17:44:04+00:00

I really liked it except one thing. She uses the word 'respect' interchangeably with chivalry, or special treatment. Just because a man might not open the car door, or put a woman on a pedestal, doesn't mean he doesn't respect her. To say that would be to say a man does not respect any other men. Having respect for people is a good thing to an extent, and the word should not be re-purposed as some kind of privilege.

lokidemon731 · 2013-10-17T18:50:13+00:00

I don't understand why the death of chivalry can't be rejoiced in as much as competing in the job market. I don't see it as a loss of privilege, I see it as proof that I am an equal.

Title	A somewhat refreshingly balanced view on modern chivalry... from a university paper no less
Author	I__just__cant
Upvotes	19
Comments	8
Date	October 17, 2013 10:44 AM UTC (12 years ago)
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