Chivalry is dead: What men just arent doing anymore

Is Chivalry dead? After a grown man practically trampled me to get on the bus recently, I’d be inclined to say yes.He was in a suit and fun socks (boring finance bros tend to think quirky socks make them look fun), and he was on the verge of elbowing me to get a seat.I was unnerved by his rugby scrum approach to public transport, it was a bit much for 8 a.m.and buses come every 10 minutes – but I wasn’t shockedIt wasn’t very chivalrous, but is that even a thing anymore? Is men letting women go first on public transport a dead concept?Did it die when we started advocating for fair pay and the rights to our bodies? Is the price of equality that men just aren’t that polite anymore?I want equal pay and men to follow the Titanic rule of women and children first.Not that you’re asking for a history lesson, but to catch you up, the word chivalry originated in the Middle Ages, and primarily referred to the code of conduct for knights.In modern times, it refers to being polite and showing kind, respectful behavior, usually towards women.Such as holding the door open, allowing women to enter rooms first, and men offering to give up their seats on public transport.Does that still exist in 2025 though? Or is it a social normal we’ve outgrown?When news.com.au hit Sydney’s streets to get answers, the response was fairly divided by gender.In general, men claimed chivalry still exists, and most women admitted they didn’t see enough of it anymore – if at all.“I definitely think chivalry is dead.

I think the attitude of men in general just isn’t great,” one woman proclaimed.“I think so yeah.I don’t see it as often as I should,” another woman echoed.One young woman in a funky hat said she didn’t think it was dead but conceded it is definitely “changing.”What does chivalry look like to her in 2025? Well, less holding open on doors, and more making someone a Spotify playlist.Men, on the other hand, think chivalry is still a thing.“I think it is ...