A note on names
Jun. 17th, 2013 11:21 pmWomen who change their name on marriage do not get asked their "real name". One's mother's maiden name is presumed to be secret enough that it's reasonable to use it as a security check - but it's also utterly innocuous, and typically public knowledge of a woman's maiden name will not cause her any harm.
Compare and contrast: the experiences of trans people.
Compare and contrast: the experiences of trans people.