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A Litmus Test in Japan: Should Spouses Have Separate Surnames?

Authors :
Rich, Motoko
Notoya, Kiuko
Source :
The New York Times. September 26, 2024, A12
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The nine candidates vying to become prime minister have been differentiated by their stances on a law requiring married couples to share a family name. Japan's leaders have plenty to [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Japan -- Social aspects
Names, Personal -- Social aspects -- Laws, regulations and rules
Married people -- Names -- Social aspects
Government regulation
General interest
News, opinion and commentary

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
edsgcl.810029412

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