Anandi Shekhar and Saanchi Shekhar Kabra

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Edited by sharonroy - 9 years ago

That is a very much valid topic sharon...👏

Yes, that's an interesting question. Like, 10 years down the line even if I get married I wouldn't want to change my surname & stuff and infact many women in the present age don't change their surnames after marriage , forget adding their husband's name to their last name . But Anandi comes from a traditional and conservative background where it is expected that after marriage the husband's name gets attached to girl's name. So Anandi Khajaan Singh (father's name) becomes Anandi Shivraj Shekhar (husband's name)

Originally posted by: Theepetronauss

Yes, that's an interesting question. Like, 10 years down the line even if I get married I wouldn't want to change my surname & stuff and infact many women in the present age don't change their surnames after marriage , forget adding their husband's name to their last name . But Anandi comes from a traditional and conservative background where it is expected that after marriage the husband's name gets attached to girl's name. So Anandi Khajaan Singh (father's name) becomes Anandi Shivraj Shekhar (husband's name)

I agree to that But if the woman is educated and she has to travel abroad embasy will make it clear that they should change their surnames. I think globally people are following this custom. hence. for Anandi Shivraj is her husband's name. naturally for legal enforcement it should be Anandi shivraj sekhar. to claim family pention or any other benefits God forbidden sudden demise of husband things will go normaly if the person has acquired such documents etc. Personally i prefer any woman should not change themselves for dignity. one should be proud of their roots not the newly arrived relatives

Agree Sharon. I think a girl shouldn't be changing her surname. It is funny when the wife's surname and unmarried sister's(of the guy) surname is same. It's like they are sisters , right? 

I feel it would be good if a woman takes on her husband's surname. After all she is making a family with him and eventually their kids will take on the father's name as well, so why not all members of the family go by the same surname.

Originally posted by: Missesha

I feel it would be good if a woman takes on her husband's surname. After all she is making a family with him and eventually their kids will take on the father's name as well, so why not all members of the family go by the same surname.

It will look more like a family instead of people having different surnames in the same household.

Also for legal purposes, travel, visa etc it is better to change the surname and obtain the right recognition.  Just a personal opinion. 

i agree Though its a matter of personal choice but i think there is nothing conservative or backward if a woman changes her surname and takes on husband name All family having same surname make it more look like a family and for legal purposes it  is helpful too 

Originally posted by: Missesha

I feel it would be good if a woman takes on her husband's surname. After all she is making a family with him and eventually their kids will take on the father's name as well, so why not all members of the family go by the same surname.

It will look more like a family instead of people having different surnames in the same household.

Also for legal purposes, travel, visa etc it is better to change the surname and obtain the right recognition.  Just a personal opinion. 

I have not taken up my husband surname. I have travelled to 12 countries with him post marriage, I have bought joint property with him in India and I have my name without his surname in my child's birth certificate as well.