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In reply to the discussion: I wish women in the U.S. automatically kept their last names when they marry [View all]maggiesfarmer
(297 posts)what do you mean when you say 'automatically kept their last names' and how does this notion differ from today's where, by default, a woman does keep her name unless she files paperwork requesting it be changed?
are you advocating that people should not be allowed to change their names?
neither your OP nor your response addresses either of those questions directly. if they did indirectly, there must have been a few logical steps that I was failing to take to connect those points. yes, I understand society encourages the practice. yes, I realize that Europe has a different, simpler system. yes, I understand that the practice stems from repressive historical roots. I understand and generally agree with each of those points -- but none of them answers my questions. thanks in advance for your patience!