: About Me

I believe that women who change their names are reinforcing antiquated social standards that ought to be forgotten. Women used to be considered property. Initially, they belonged to their fathers; however, upon marriage, they belonged to their husbands. Changing their names to their husband's was a sign of his ownership of his wife. Today, we no longer view women as subservient objects owned by men, so why do we still uphold ancient traditions that stem from this practice? When a man and a woman wed, they are equal partners in the relationship. There is nothing more important about a man's...