Bride burning and dowry may look bad, but are an integral part of India.
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Athul A L said:
1 decade ago
I really think that dowry system has a strong relation with our culture and tradition. But we should follow it on that sense. Our legal provisions against dowry should be more rigid and effective. Our civic sense also can be play a vital role.
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Harshika said:
1 decade ago
About 70% of the population in India are indulge in practising these two things. Strong actions needs to be taken so that women can be protected after and before marriage. These women helpline numbers are working along with women police force, and ngos etc which are useful for securing the future of women before and after marriage.
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Ilham said:
3 weeks ago
Dowry and bride burning remain serious social issues despite being illegal in India. This suggests that legal prohibition alone cannot eliminate deeply rooted social practices. While dowry may have taken different forms and meanings across historical periods, its present-day manifestation often reflects unequal power dynamics within marriage.
One reason for its persistence is the patriarchal structure that shaped many parts of Indian society for centuries. Men were traditionally expected to be the primary earners, while women's roles were largely confined to the household. In such a setting, daughters were sometimes viewed as an economic responsibility, and marriage became linked with financial transactions. Over time, this transformed into a system where demands for dowry could be used to exert pressure on the bride and her family.
India has witnessed significant progress. More women are educated, financially independent, and pursuing careers.
However, changes in laws and economic opportunities do not automatically change social attitudes. Some families continue to justify dowry in the name of tradition, prestige, or cultural expectations, even when these practices contradict both the law and basic human dignity.
Therefore, addressing dowry requires more than strict legal enforcement. It requires education, financial empowerment of women, community awareness, and a cultural shift where marriage is seen as a partnership between equals rather than a financial arrangement.
One reason for its persistence is the patriarchal structure that shaped many parts of Indian society for centuries. Men were traditionally expected to be the primary earners, while women's roles were largely confined to the household. In such a setting, daughters were sometimes viewed as an economic responsibility, and marriage became linked with financial transactions. Over time, this transformed into a system where demands for dowry could be used to exert pressure on the bride and her family.
India has witnessed significant progress. More women are educated, financially independent, and pursuing careers.
However, changes in laws and economic opportunities do not automatically change social attitudes. Some families continue to justify dowry in the name of tradition, prestige, or cultural expectations, even when these practices contradict both the law and basic human dignity.
Therefore, addressing dowry requires more than strict legal enforcement. It requires education, financial empowerment of women, community awareness, and a cultural shift where marriage is seen as a partnership between equals rather than a financial arrangement.
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