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I think that it should be a woman’s choice if to bear her husband’s name after marriage. She shouldn’t be forced to do this. Also, may I add that it’s not our African culture for a woman to change her maiden name after marriage? It’s from the French and British guys.
I have no issues with women who decide to do this, but I just want to clear the air and state that it’s a borrowed practice. Way back, African women retained their father’s name after marriage until cultural imperialism happened through colonialism.
There’s a notion that Africa is highly sexist, which is practically true in today’s world, but some of the misogynistic norms were ingrained into us by the Whites. Like women changing their names, it was a symbol of ownership by her husband during the Norman Conquest.
Some people try to justify their point with the scriptures. It is not biblical. First off, the nuptial name change is not so Jewish. Secondly, women were addressed like: “Mary, Mother Of James...” or “Mary, Wife of Clopas.”
I’ve never seen Mrs Mary Joseph
I’ve never seen Mrs Mary Joseph
Again, I am totally not dissuading any woman from the nuptial name change, but I personally think it should be her choice. Also, as a man, ask yourself why it’s necessary for her to change her name? Just ask yourself.
