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Title: Do you think there will be more chivalry
Post by: KarlMars on February 28, 2016, 01:21:18 AM
from transmen towards women because we experienced being a woman and thought it was difficult?
Title: Re: Do you think there will be more chivalry
Post by: FTMax on February 28, 2016, 09:36:55 AM
Not necessarily, no. I think our lived experiences make us more capable of empathy towards cisgender women, but I think it largely depends on the individual in question.
Title: Re: Do you think there will be more chivalry
Post by: KarlMars on February 28, 2016, 12:34:31 PM
Quote from: FTMax on February 28, 2016, 09:36:55 AM
Not necessarily, no. I think our lived experiences make us more capable of empathy towards cisgender women, but I think it largely depends on the individual in question.

I believe it will make me more chivalrous, but I'd like to have less women in my life.
Title: Re: Do you think there will be more chivalry
Post by: Tysilio on February 28, 2016, 12:41:50 PM
"Chivalry" rests on the assumption that women are weak and need to be protected. Many women find this offensive.

Practice courtesy toward everyone, and you can't go wrong.
Title: Re: Do you think there will be more chivalry
Post by: KarlMars on February 28, 2016, 12:43:59 PM
Quote from: Tysilio on February 28, 2016, 12:41:50 PM
"Chivalry" rests on the assumption that women are weak and need to be protected. Many women find this offensive.

Practice courtesy toward everyone, and you can't go wrong.

I feel weak in a woman's body. So I'll just respect women when I have to be involved with them for any reason. For the most part I've avoided them as much as possible and been a loner all my life.
Title: Re: Do you think there will be more chivalry
Post by: Kylo on March 03, 2016, 06:19:11 AM
No, not really.

I see all people as the same. I had to get through life on my own; if I could do it as a woman, anyone can. Besides, these days you can just as likely be accused of being a sexist misogynist if you act like women need a man's help.

If by chivalry you mean opening doors for them or stepping in to defend them from someone attacking them, as opposed to what chivalry historically means.

Because I see people as equal I might step in to help a man or a woman depending on the situation. Then again I might not.