Having my surname is a daily trial, eliciting a range of responses from suppressed to open laughter and unsolicited comments.
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Although the judgment promotes gender equality, it opens another chapter in the struggle between customs and constitutional rights.
Having to give up their maiden names has a real-world impact for Japanese women in the workplace.
This bias in science journalism seems not to be due only to pragmatic concerns about time zones or the language spoken in the country where the scientist is based.
A lie about children’s paternity back in 1700 means tens of thousands of South Africans today are using the wrong surname.
While some women may be actively involved in choosing their marital name, taking the man’s name remains the norm.
From Scarecrow to Scabby William, what can medieval names tell historians today?
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