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The Identity Of Women In Marriage

In todays times, married women are no longer expected to only stay at home, look after the kids and cook dinner while the husband is at work. In our modern times women have an equal opportunity in every aspect in life, but still are expected to take their husband's name in marriage. Is this a good thing or not?
Are You?
Female
Male
Age?
14-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60+
What Country Do You Live In?
United States
UK
Europe
Middle East
Australia/New Zealand
South Asia
North Asia
South America
Canada
Are You Married?
Yes
No
Engaged
Widowed
Divorced
If you're Married, Did you change your name?
Yes, And I'm A Man
Yes, And I'm A Woman
No, And I'm A Man
No, And I'm A Woman
Not Married
Do You Think That Women Should Change Their Names In Marriage?
Yes
No
Are There Any Circumstances In Which You Would Change Your Answer?
Yes, I Believe So
Yes, But It Would Have To Be A Good Reason
No, Definately No
Do you believe that women are pressured by society into changing their name to be like everyone else?
Yes
No
Do you think that it always should be the woman who changes their name in marriage?
Yes
No
Do you think a woman’s identity suffers when she gets married?
Yes
No
Should the children of the couple take the fathers name, the mothers name or a hyphenated name and if so, in which order?
Father's Name
Mother's Name
Hyphenated Name: Father-Mother
Hyphenated Name: Mother-Father
Do you think that the man’s name has an impact on the woman's decision? (ie. If he has a hard to spell and/or stupid name)
Yes
No
Is this a genuine issue?
Yes
No
This poll was created on 2004-07-28 23:49:39 by Kegs