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| | Chivalric romances, books which recounted the deeds of heroic knights such as King Arthur and Amadís de Gaula, were a popular genre of fiction in 16th century [[Europe]]. They were satirized (and immortalized) in [[Don Quixote]], where an aging aristocrat attempts to apply anachronistic chivalric values to his own time, with disastrous results. | | Chivalric romances, books which recounted the deeds of heroic knights such as King Arthur and Amadís de Gaula, were a popular genre of fiction in 16th century [[Europe]]. They were satirized (and immortalized) in [[Don Quixote]], where an aging aristocrat attempts to apply anachronistic chivalric values to his own time, with disastrous results. |
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| − | == Modern Chivalry ==
| + | '''Chivalry''' today includes the following: |
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| − | In modern terms, '''chivalry''' consists of the following behavior:
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| | * treating women with flattering respect, such as holding a door or standing when a woman gets up from a table or visits it | | * treating women with flattering respect, such as holding a door or standing when a woman gets up from a table or visits it |
| − | * realizing that every respectable young woman will be someone's future wife | + | * protecting the weaker elements of society |
| | * refraining from degrading or profane speech in the presence of women | | * refraining from degrading or profane speech in the presence of women |
| | * recognizing that certain tasks should be done by men, such as taking out the garbage or carrying heavy boxes | | * recognizing that certain tasks should be done by men, such as taking out the garbage or carrying heavy boxes |
| | * supporting, and treating, women graciously, and adopting a work ethic to make that possible | | * supporting, and treating, women graciously, and adopting a work ethic to make that possible |
| | * honesty and [[fidelity]] in business dealings | | * honesty and [[fidelity]] in business dealings |
| − | * avoiding of [[gossip]] | + | * avoiding [[gossip]] |
| | * courtesy and humility in everyday life | | * courtesy and humility in everyday life |
| − | * protecting of the weaker elements of society
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| | * in religious terms, it can be the devotion and defense of one's belief | | * in religious terms, it can be the devotion and defense of one's belief |
| − | * prohibition of competition between genders, and recognizing innate differences that prevent such fair competition | + | * minimizing competition between genders, and recognizing innate differences that prevent such fair competition |
| | * maintaining a posture and demeanor that is respectful to others and to yourself | | * maintaining a posture and demeanor that is respectful to others and to yourself |
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