Ask Women on Yik Yak | Chivalry isn’t equality. That’s obvious. And I’m not interested in that right now. What I am asking you is this: is chivalry equity?

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Ask Women 2d

Chivalry isn’t equality. That’s obvious. And I’m not interested in that right now. What I am asking you is this: is chivalry equity?

Anonymous 2d

can you just like be normal

Anonymous 1d

I think in some cases it can be equity, but in many cases chivalry is used to replace true kindness and respect. There are men who will buy you dinner and then demand sex as payment. There are men who will hold a door for you and then treat you like you’re stupid. There are men who will carry things for you and then treat you like you’re weak.

Anonymous

#1 1d

I don’t understand what I did wrong.

Anonymous

OP 1d

this is a weird and confusing question

Anonymous

#1 1d

Why is it weird and confusing?

Anonymous

OP 1d

what does equity mean in this context? it sounds like incel shit

Anonymous

#1 1d

I’m pretty sure equity in this context means giving a little extra to make up for unfair disadvantages such as workplace discrimination. Chivalry could be equity if it encourages men to be overly respectful, as a conscious effort to make life easier for women.

Anonymous

#2 1d

In a sense, bad chivalry was the OG chivalry. Knights used to do horrible, violent things. But, in front of rich ladies, they put on a show of chivalry and manners. They expected to get something out of it. When used in this way, chivalry is just manipulation with a fancy bow. But it can be whatever you make it. If you make an effort to become more empathic and respect all people, chivalry can be one way you show kindness.