I might also add there is a fine line between being chivalrous and being patronizing, especially these days. If I feel the person is trying to mask a condescending attitude with chivalry , I will reject it even if they think they are actually being nice about it. I guess it has to do with my attitude at the time. Sometimes I'm more accepting of help than other times.
My husband sometimes even over does it. Then comes the old "Don't patronize me, buddy! I'm not helpless!" But at least he tries.

As for women being on the front line I say wait until PMS sets in, give these women guns, and watch the men fall! What a release that would be!:lol5: