How men with female surnames are standing up to ridicule in Kenya

在肯尼亚，越来越多的男性开始使用母亲的名字作为姓氏，这一现象在该国最大的族群基库尤人中尤为显著 [1]。支持者认为，此举既是对单亲家庭母亲的致敬，也是对父权社会的有力挑战 [1]。然而，这种选择也引发了关于男子气概和社会偏见的激烈争议 [1]。尽管面临嘲笑和身份认同危机，相关人士指出这反映了现代女性地位的提升以及文化观念的转变 [1]。

In Kenya, an increasing number of men are adopting their mothers' names as surnames, a trend that is particularly pronounced among the country's largest ethnic group, the Kikuyu [1]. This practice serves both as a tribute to single-parent mothers and a challenge to patriarchal societal norms [1]. However, the shift has sparked intense controversy regarding masculinity and social prejudice [1]. Supporters argue that this phenomenon reflects an elevation in modern women's status and a transformation of cultural values [1], even though those who adopt female surnames face ridicule and identity crises [1].