A woman has sparked a heated discussion online after questioning why it’s assumed that women must change their surnames when they get married.
She argued that marriage is meant to be a union of two individuals coming together as equals, not a situation where one person’s identity is erased.
“Tradition doesn’t make something fair or sensible,” she said. “If a woman wants to take her husband’s name, that’s her choice—but it shouldn’t be expected by default.”
She explained that the practice of women adopting their husband’s surname has historical roots in a time when women were seen as extensions of their husbands, rather than independent individuals.
Her post quickly drew a wide range of reactions on social media, with users debating whether the tradition is outdated or should remain.
Social media reactions
@HOTA_Abuja commented: “For quick identification, that is why it is called Union. After all, Union has one name.”
@august_wealth added: “I’m just surprised by the fact that some people agree with her.”
@truth_teller wrote: “Omo all this complain don Dey vex. If u no fancy marriage just don’t marry because u people are doing too much lately, allow us to rest.”
@JangoAdejare remarked: “If e reach her turn make she no change her name.”
@Samuelobiora77 noted: “Very soon, education will finish everyone in this our country Nigeria because our own is getting too much. So now this lady is now defining the characteristic of union, for her mind now she sabi book.”
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