Chivalry is dead

and rightfully so.  A concept created in the 14th century to delineate a type of French knight should very well be dead because we live in the 21st century.  If we, as a free country, live up to our words of wanting equality for all demographics, then chivalry must die because the concept intrinsically implies the old world model of a female not being strong enough to open a door (or something) so a big, kind man needs to open it for her.  Doors are not heavy and I am not a door-man at the Hilton.  I am a guest, just like you.  If the door is in front of me and you are close enough behind me (female or male--it doesn't matter) then I will hold the door open for you.  Do not confuse this death of chivalry for lack of good will or general courtesy for others.  I am not saying we should act terrible to each other.  Just don't be intentionally rude, open the door if its convenient, and commit random acts of kindness if you feel like it.

Chivalry must die if we truly want the societal equality we express.