Actually it is. Men then were not weak and without question would sacrifice themselves to protect the women and Children.
Chivalry at its utmost. Masculinity at its highest form.
You are free to die for whoever you want. I do not except the premise that my life is of less value than another human being‘s life. And my son’s life is not of less value than any other human being‘s life.
“Chivalry at its utmost. Masculinity at its highest form.”
The NYT published a full page depiction of the sinking ship with the caption,
“TITANIC: WHERE MANHOOD PERISHED NOT.”
To be lowered in a lifeboat past decks where women and children watched with anguished eyes as it passed them by.....unthinkable!!