Breaking Tradition: The Journey to Married Name Gender Equality Part 1

Welcome to the ENYTinG Gender podcast, where we explore the nuances of gender equality in various aspects of life. I'm your host, Sharmin Prince, and today we have a fascinating discussion with Melania Murphy, a writer, speaker, and soon-to-be author. Melania's expertise lies in empowering women through the topic of married name choices, a subject she delves into in her upcoming book, "Bound by Love, Not Tradition: Empowering Women Through Married Name Choices." In this episode, Melania shares her personal journey and insights into the tradition of women taking their husband's last name, the unconscious biases and stereotypes that accompany it, and the importance of achieving married name gender equality. We also explore how same-sex couples approach this decision and the evolving trends in name choices among men and women. Join us as we uncover the significance of names, identity, and equality in marriage.