Chivalry Is Not Dead: The Changes In A Hook-Up Culture

Chivalry is not dead, the definition, as well as societal norms, have merely changed over time. Over the last decade, hook-up culture as well as technology have all played a vital role in why chivalry has changed so drastically. To quote Afnan Beauti, “Chivalry is simply an act of kindness toward a person who is deserving (or not) of receiving that kindness” (Beauti). This quote, however, contradicts the Merriam Webster definition that explains chivalry as, “the medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code,” let me explain. The definition does mention the “social code,” but times have changed so much from a “knightly system,” into the much less intense internet dating generation; where appearance is everyone’s biggest
Someone who is respectful, caring and ready to build a relationship with. Because of things hindering the possibilities for young relationships, such as the hook-up culture as well as technology, no one is to benefit. Men have become more antisocial as well as aggressive towards women their own age. “Usually, a woman would say that chivalry is dead, but her hidden reason for saying so is that she’s been disappointed by a man” (Beauti). This one quote alone gives reason as to why women in general have lowered their standards for chivalry. For these reasons, once men stopped acting chivalrous, women stopped expecting men to act so respectfully. Most women would be confused if a man opened the car door for her or went up to her front door rather than just texting her “I’m here,” from the inside of his own car. Instead of going the extra mile, the only things a guy might do now is open the door for a girl or simply giving her your jacket on rainy afternoon. Some girls nowadays sadly, might not even get that. Today, showing that you care for a girl takes you one huge step in front of your competition. Although, men might not be nearly as chivalrous as they were in medieval times, men that genuinely care, honor, and respect women tend to rise up above the crowd. Those that are smart enough to value a womens company and treat her like his own, end up being the ones that end up in healthy and long-lasting relationship. Not everyone might be looking for a relationship, and to be completely honest, there is nothing wrong with short-term relationship, included that both parties are happy and everything is