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What if spouses took their partners first name instead of last? (lemmy.world)
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[–] almar_quigley@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

I think the reality is it should be up to the individuals to decide whatever the hell they want to do. It’s totally fine if a woman wants to take her husbands name. And equally fine for her not to. Vice versa as well, no reason the husband can’t make that decision.

[–] wildbus8979@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The reality is that as long as it is an option you will be perpetuating this social construct that is heavily steeped in patriarchy.

[–] almar_quigley@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

So you should tell women what to do if YOU think it’s the right thing for them to do?