At this point, the topic sort of writes Shane Oram’s column all by itself.
In past years, gender roles were defined clearly in almost every society. Now, in the face of constant change, it seems chivalry has been cast away to conform to female independence and male laziness.
Our parents’ generations – and the ones before them – were bound to simple standards on how men and women should act. This system seemed to be ideal for many years.
As technology advances and many men get trapped by video games and the Internet, words like “slacker” are being thrown around to describe the increasing lack of motivation this gender might demonstrate. In this generation, men are having a hard time steering through adulthood especially in the areas of friendship, drinking, sex and the future.
Of course the internet is destroying everything, just like it always does. Social interactions were much easier when men just stuck to a medieval rape manual.
However, on the other side of the spectrum, some women have not made it easy for men to be chivalrous. In this shift in role definition, women have become more independent, branching out of the house into more traditionally masculine roles.
No longer do they need a man to support them financially, socially or sometimes emotionally.
Chivalrous actions are based on love and kindness — not some hidden agenda to undermine women. I hope women can accept and enjoy these fruitful displays of honor and respect and not give in to radical schemes and misconstrued propaganda.
Why does chivalry continue to make headlines here? Why can’t we stop being such spazzes, put down the medieval rape manuals and reconceptualize our boy-girl relations? Try this: when a girl calls you and wants to go out somewhere, just say "I can’t; I have to practice my guitar." When she points out that you don’t actually have a guitar, tell her "What is this, the Inquisition? Get off my ass!"
[Source: K-State Collegian]
