Exploring the Selective Couple's Separate Surname System in Japan: Legal, Psychological, and Ethical Perspectives

Exploring the Selective Couple’s Separate Surname System in Japan: Legal, Psychological, and Ethical Perspectives

Understanding the Selective Couple’s Separate Surname System: An Analysis of Opposition Perspectives

The debate surrounding the introduction of a selective couple’s separate surname system in Japan has been a hot-button issue, drawing passionate arguments from both supporters and detractors. One of the most commonly cited opposition points is the claim that selective couple’s separate surname undermines the traditional household registration