There seems to be a lot of confusion about benevolent sexism.

[davidthegnome]

215. Hmm

I rarely if ever examine my motives when I hold open a door for someone. At my university, everyone pretty much holds doors open, with some exceptions that are generally considered rude or inconsiderate, whether male or female. I guess I've always seen it as a pretty simple concept. If I'm on a date with a woman, I make an effort to hold doors, perhaps, more frequently, or struggle to be the first one to get there so I can hold the door open. I don't do it because I think she's weak, incapable, or ineffective, I do it to show that I care, to be nice. I have yet to have anyone of either gender complain when I hold a door for them, if it bothered someone, I would probably simply not do it for them.

Am I sexist? As much as anyone else. I am firmly convinced that there is no human being on the planet that is not at least a little bit sexist.