text: is chivalry sexist? does it make men and women inequal in a relationship?  if a man is chivalrous, does it imply he is coming from the position of power? chivalry is a part of our traditional beliefs about the  gender roles. we have the predefined ideas regarding how members of each gender group shall function in the society. these concepts though vary in every community, many of them are common in different parts of the world. our societies have traditionally been patriarchal. power was always enjoyed by men, baring only a few examples. this age old impact on our mentality is so deep and universal that not only men think they are powerful but also do the women. so women always love men to be chival. it satisfies their urge for 'attention'. moreover it is a part of the game called impression formation. is it not the way boys try to impress the opposite sex? it is to show the women that one is potentially the better father of her children, who is caring and resourceful ( very imp.).all the more i think women are typically convenient on this issue. why do they wish men to pay the dinner, open the car doors for them, buy them flowers, or escort them down the stairs? at the same time they demand the sexual parity, equal treatment to both the sexes, women empowerment. although it may sound like a bit accusing for both the parties, no one in fact is to be blamed. we all hold on to the ideas to which we are primed. but with the ever changing references from the 21st century, we certainly must think over our concepts regarding the gender roles, be it chivalry, baby sitting by fathers, and yes the equal pay for equal work.