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Toxic masculinity vs. masculine toxicity

Toxic masculinity vs. masculine toxicity
The Gillette ad does not belittle masculinity–rather it calls us to purify it.
Andrew Morgan, Freelance Writer February 7, 2019

Gillette—yes, Gillette, the razor company—released a 60-second ad on Jan. 13 addressing “toxic masculinity.” Reactions have varied. Some support the message, some reject it and some think Gillette should lay off the activism and stick to selling razors. Whether a razor company should be engaging...

Chivalry is not dead

Chivalry is not dead
We should not assume chivalry is sexist.
Eric Nimmo, Freelance Writer December 13, 2018

​In a previous Chimes article, the authors question the intent behind acts of chivalry stating that such acts can really be disguises for what they call “benevolent sexism.” The word itself renders confusion, as by their own admission sexism is “harmful to people and gender equality,” which...

Is chivalry really dead?

a picture of a female student, laura bell
Virtuous deeds undergirded by an unhealthy framework are not truly chivalrous.
Laura Bell and Timothy Hwang December 10, 2018

Christians are commanded to love their neighbor as they love themselves. This has implications for how they live their lives—how they communicate, what they believe and how they interact with others. But are we doing this well? What can we do to love people more deeply? Although we strive to serve...

Traditional dating norm perpetuates guilt

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Benevolent sexism limits dating process for both men and women.
Lucas Weaver, Writer March 23, 2017
Benevolent sexism limits dating process for both men and women.

Contemporary Chivalry

Infographic by Brianna La France/THE CHIMES
The code of ethics we ought to follow as modern men.
Shaefer Bagwell, Writer February 10, 2015
The code of ethics we ought to follow as modern men.

How to love a feminist

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Annah Pritchett shares her views on feminism and the difference between chivalry and chauvinism.
Annah Pritchett, Writer September 17, 2014
Annah Pritchett shares her views on feminism and the difference between chivalry and chauvinism.