Chivalry vs. Sexism

This is partially an observation and partially a rant.

There is a fella here who comes from East East Texas. (Basically, it's the South with a bit more twang in the accent.) This means he was raised in the good ole Suthun fashion. He will not allow a woman to hold a door open for him, and if he sees a gal headed for a door, he runs to open it. Ect.

I commented on this to a friend of mine, and her response was, "That is so sexist!"


That's when it occured to me. Chivalry is not dead. It is merely mistaken for sexism! So, as a girl, allow me to clarify.


Sexism looks down upon women as the weaker sex, viewing them as objects and silly. Men who behave like this aren't worth all the time in the world and should be avoided. Basically, this is when a guy says or does something that means, "You poor thing. Why don't you let me, a member of the superior sex, handle this?"

Chivalry, on the other hand, is when a man treats a woman like a lady. He shows respect and stands when she enters a room (Or something similar.) He holds doors open for her, tips his hat. In other words, chivalry treats a woman like the fairer sex, like a priceless treasure.


Unfortunately, men like this are getting harder to find. Which is sad, because I enjoy being treated like a lady. It makes me feel special, as though I'm someone of worth.