Why Change Your Last Name?

This week our blog prompt is to talk about how important it is for women to hold onto their last names. Traditionally, you see people getting married and they take their husband's last name. In my opinion, it doesn't matter whether the woman takes their husband's last name or not. For me, it is her choice, and she has the right to choose. Sometimes I feel that when a woman changes her last name it shows that the men hold a certain power over them. They took away their old identity, and now they have a new one. When women keep their last names it shows me that they are very strong and powerful and it shows me that they are independent. Personally, I think that everyone should be free to choose whether or not they change their last name or not. They should be free to choose their own path.