Question

All girls were trained with household chores, duties, and prepared for marriage. Why was a sum of money, goods, and property were also expected at marriage? An amount to cover the wedding expenses for the family. A dowery of wedding gifts was for the couple. A dowry was to be paid to the husband's family as a sign of respect. A deposit for the care of their daughter by the new husband.

Answer 1

its because it was and at present also is considered girls are less than boys.