Ladies First: Exploring the Origins of Chivalry
source: http://talkingskull.com/article/ladies-first-exploring-origins-of-chivalry
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Since chivalry has its roots in medieval times, is it possible that it developed as a direct response to attitudes toward women that were observed in the Middle East during the Crusades? It seems plausible that crusaders might have been exposed to practices such as stoning to punish adultery and honor killings which seemed to treat women poorly, and decided to adopt attitudes that focused on honoring the woman instead...http://talkingskull.com/article/ladies-first-exploring-origins-of-chivalry
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