While some women may be actively involved in choosing their marital name, taking the man’s name remains the norm.
- Emeritus Professor in Social Policy, University of Bradford
Is this a new and better way for modern couples to live? Here’s what the research says.
Despite what the statistics suggest, many teenage parents say having a baby has transformed their lives.
The concept of common law marriage is actually quite recent. While legally erroneous, a widespread belief in this myth has served a social purpose.
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