also find traces of Chivalry in todays marriages. A man will give all household responsibilities to his wife: checkbook/finances, cooking, raising children, etc., and still claim to be the head of his household. In todays society however, there is much controversy over the act of Chivalry. Since the actual time of Chivalry and Courtly Love we expierenced a movement called Womens Liberation. During this time it was established that the rights of women are to be equal to that of men. There are people who will argue that because of this movement Chivalry is dead or no longer needed. Chivalry employs some of the tactics that were defeated by Womens Lib., such as mens superiority over women. Some even say that the tables should be turned, expecting women to do the same things for men as men do for women, i.e., open doors, actively pursue men, give up the last seat for a man, and soon. For the most part, Chivalry can still be seen on a daily basis and has become part of our culture. In many other countries this type of behavior is unheard of and we are considered strange for it. Women are not treated with any kind of respect nor do they have any rights. For example, in some middle-eastern countries it is still required that women walk behind the men and avoid all eye contact with men. Because of Chivalry this behavior is considered strange to us. Due to the fact that Chivalry has become so embedded in our culture and society, traces of it will remain until the ends of time....
