The decision to retain or forgo one's name can be influenced by economic, familial, social, romantic and religious factors — especially when children are involved.
Decades ago, newly married women overwhelmingly would adopt their husband's last name, satisfying a social custom and securing certain legal, economic and familial protections.
People are also reading… Lifestyles Jennnifer Lopez changes her name after marrying Ben Affleck in Las Vegas "Women may take their husband's name legally," Carr said,"but professionally, I would bet she will continue to perform under the name of J. Lo. Sometimes people take their husband's name legally, but professionally, they may still use their maiden name."
Inertia or tradition are other reasons, Carr said."Some things have just always been done, and so people don't question them. They don't counter them," Carr said."It's kind of the path of least resistance." "The woman doesn't see herself in some kind of subordination to the husband or ceding any of her power or authority or identity or individuality. She likes the tradition of it, but that doesn't mean that she buys into all of the things that may have gone with it traditionally," he added.
For some women, keeping their surname is preserving the personal and familial identity they have always had, Carr said."That could be tied to their parents, tied to their ethnic or racial heritage — names are very meaningful."
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