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TTC Extra: Japanese Women Will Not Retain Maiden Name

Japan's Supreme Court upheld a law which says women may not retain their maiden name

12/18/2015 | Rating NR

To The Contrary

TTC Extra: Japanese Women Will Not Retain Maiden Name

Clip: 12/18/2015 | 4m 15s

Japan's Supreme Court upheld a law which says women may not retain their maiden name

The Japanese Supreme Court upheld a law that says women must take on their husband's last name. While American women have the choice, studies show most prefer to take on their husband's name. PANEL: Anushay Hossain, Patricia Sosa, Rina Shah, Ashe Schow

12/18/2015 | Rating NR

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