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What if we did like Quebec instead and didn't take anybody's name.... Remain your own person. Enough with this antiquated BS.
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.
The reality is that as long as it is an option you will be perpetuating this social construct that is heavily steeped in patriarchy.
So you should tell women what to do if YOU think it’s the right thing for them to do?