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Topic：What's In a Name?
Source: http://www.headsupenglish.com/index.php ... &Itemid=62
In many countries, the woman takes her husband's family name when they get married. Long, long ago, this meant that the woman had become the property of her husband. But times have changed.
Thankfully, the original purpose of the tradition has lost all of its meaning in most countries. What's more, with greater independence and the pursuit of careers, more and more women are selecting to keep their pre-marriage identity. They either keep their maiden name, or use a hyphen to add their husband's name to theirs. But what options does a man have
If he wants to take his wife's name instead?
Back in 2005, Michael Buday found the answer. He discovered that it's ridiculously time-consuming and troublesome to change his name. He would have to pay more than $300 in licensing fees, and also place an advertisement in a newspaper for four weeks to announce the change. And that's not all. He would also need to attain a judge's approval.
Forty-three other states in the U.S. have similar, old fashioned policies on the books. And although Buday decided to sue the state of California only, it may impact other states, too. The lawsuit challenges the longstanding belief that a "proper man" doesn't take his wife's name.
Michael Buday had never really thought about a name change before he met Diana Bijon. But she raised the idea while they were dating. She had no brothers, and wanted to preserve her family name. Buday didn't know his father, and the first real father figure in his life was his fiancee's dad. He wholeheartedly agreed.
Because of Buday's lawsuit, a California state lawmaker has introduced a new bill. If approved, it will let men take their wife's name more easily.
Questions:
1. Is it easy to change your name in your country? Why or why not?
2. Do you think it's fair for the woman that children usually take their father's family name? Why or why not?
3. For what reasons might you change your name? Do you think they are good reasons?
4. Have you ever thought about your first name? What does it mean? What are your parents’ opinions about it?
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