Does Surname matter?

The practice of dropping your maiden surname and taking on your husband's last name has been around since 1920s. We have come a long way since whether women should change their last names to add their husband's surname rages on. While feminists see it as to dissolve a woman's past and her identity, romantics fail to understand what the fuss is all about; as for them it's just symbolises an acceptance of being part of being part of their partner's life and family.

What's in a Last Name.?
Some women says that They chose to take their husband's last name as it is a traditional thing to do. Besides, if they do decide to have kids in the future, it will eliinate unnecessary confusion about which name to opt for on his/her birth certificate. While some women choose their husband's last name as it is quite onvenient, others prefer to stick with their maiden name. Other says that Their maiden name is their identity and even if they tie the knot in future, they dont plan to drop it. They may just add their husband's last name and separate the two with a hyphen, or maybe they continue with their maiden last name, It's their prerogative and they they expect their partner toi respet andsupport their decision.

What the Figures say.
A 2009 survey by researchers at an international university shows that 71% of respondents beleived a woman should change her name, and half of those respondents went so far as to say, the practice should belegaly required. These numbers may help to say explain why those who keep their namesare sometimes criticised for their choice.

It's No Big Deal
With relationship dynamics changing, men too seem to be open to the idea of leeting their partner's decideif they want to add on their family's name or drop their maiden last name.