dowry system

Frequency: 7.00.8 per million words

The cultural practice or custom of providing a dowry.

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  • Many social reformers have fought against the evils of the dowry system.
  • The dowry system is illegal in India, yet it continues to be a widespread practice.
  • She wrote her thesis on the economic impact of the dowry system on rural families.
  • Educating women is seen as a key step in dismantling the traditional dowry system.
  • The film vividly portrays the tragic consequences of the oppressive dowry system.
  • Despite modernization, the dowry system remains deeply entrenched in some communities.
  • The government has launched campaigns to raise awareness about the illegality of the dowry system.
  • Historically, the dowry system was intended to provide a woman with financial security.
  • Activists argue that the dowry system devalues women and treats them as a commodity.
  • Ending the dowry system requires a fundamental shift in societal attitudes and values.