INTRODUCTION

Traditional chivalry highlighting the male courtesy towards the women partially aligns with the goals of modern feminism in socio- culture context as modern feminism strives for the equal respect for the women along with the equal rights in a multidimensional way.

Positive Relationship

The convergence of traditional chivalry of men and modern feminism has the following implications –

1. acknowledging reproductive rights for women which might lead to decrease in the rape cases as male courtesy gives importance to women’s consent.  
2. addressing the inter-sectional issues by acknowledging  the rights of marginalised women because male courtesy emphasises on the respect to every woman.
3. combating the major issues such as objectification of women, dowry harassment and domestic violence.

Negative Relationship

The traditional chivalry of men is also associated with the bravery and valour of men as it originated in relation to knighthood which has shown women as weak, emotional and dependent on men.

CONCLUSION

Male courtesy towards women aligns with the goals of modern feminism but it becomes problematic in the context of traditional chivalry as it might lead to rigid gender roles with the distinction between public and private sphere.