South Africa: Men Can Take Wives' Surnames, Religious Leaders Upset
The Constitutional Court in South Africa has ruled that husbands can adopt their wives' surnames, sparking outrage among some religious and traditional leaders.
This decision has been met with criticism from many across South Africa and Africa, with some stating it is an assault on the institution of marriage and family as God instituted them.
the institution of marriage and family as God instituted them
The ruling, made on Sept. 11, has been celebrated by some as a progressive decision, while others see it as discriminatory against traditional values.
Author's summary: South Africa's court allows men to take wives' surnames.
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