Margot Robbie changing her name to her husband’s hurts my beautiful lesbian brain. Here's why
I don’t flip a table every time this happens – but I actually do mind when it’s the default decision with no discussion
TL;DR
- The author, a lesbian, finds the tradition of women changing their surname to their husband's after marriage illogical.
- Margot Robbie's recent adoption of her husband's surname, Ackerley, has sparked debate.
- The core issue is not the act of changing a name, but when it becomes a default decision without active choice or discussion.
- The author suggests that couples should choose a shared surname based on which one is 'cooler' or sounds better, disregarding tradition and patriarchal influence.
- She humorously envisions a courtroom setting where a judge would decide based on surname appeal.