I mean what else is there for a woman to do if she doesn't want to go from the parental to the marital home with nothing in between? 'An educated woman, ' Millie amended. 'An educated woman, ' Ursula agreed.

Kate Atkinson
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Taking your husband's last name is the last step in the transition from being a child to an adult. The first step is to get married, and this is often done without asking questions. After taking the last name of her husband, a woman steps into the world as an adult. She can continue her education if she wishes, and she can earn a living as well as provide for her family. In essence, she becomes a fully functional member of society with all that entails.

Source: Life After Life

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