Should men open doors for women?

**Xandertrax** · 01-22-2007, 05:31 PM

Sure, I know it's the "polite" thing to do, but at the same time, doesn't it send messages to the woman?

It says that women are dependant and incapable, while males are the working ones, and are capable.

You could say that it puts the men in yet another position of power, rather than "equal opportunity." Opening the door could just be another way to keep the patriarchal society we have in place.

I know the topic sounds silly, but question the customs you were given for once. Is "politeness" really the right thing to do, since it implies degrading comments with it?

01-22-2007, 05:31 PM	#1
Xandertrax om nom nom Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CT/VT Age: 36 Posts: 1,495	Should men open doors for women? Sure, I know it's the "polite" thing to do, but at the same time, doesn't it send messages to the woman? It says that women are dependant and incapable, while males are the working ones, and are capable. You could say that it puts the men in yet another position of power, rather than "equal opportunity." Opening the door could just be another way to keep the patriarchal society we have in place. I know the topic sounds silly, but question the customs you were given for once. Is "politeness" really the right thing to do, since it implies degrading comments with it?

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