Question

Higher Order
Thinking Skills
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LET'S BUILD A BETTER INDIA!
Study the graph given here. It shows that over 30,000 women
were killed for dowry in five years in just five states of India. What
does this tell us about the condition of women in many parts of
India? Do remember that these are just the reported deaths-a
huge number of deaths are not reported because either the bride's
parents are unaware of the law, or too poor, scared and helpless.
As many families treat daughters as burdens, women are often
abandoned to their fates after their marriage.
Think and answer: What, according to you, would be an effective
way to tackle the menace of dowry?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The Purpose of a Dowry

In ancient times, a dowry was given to the groom and his family in exchange for the bride as a way of ensuring that she is properly taken care of and comfortable. In those times, it was also expected that the bride would leave her family home to reside with or near her new husband's family ❤️

The problems of dowry

The dowry system can put great financial burden on the bride's family. In some cases, the dowry system leads to crime against women, ranging from emotional abuse and injury to even deaths.

Important steps to eradicate dowry:-

• Educate your daughters.
• Encourage them to have their own career.
• Teach them to be independent and responsible.
• Treat them (your daughter) equally without any discrimination.
• Do not encourage the practice of giving or taking dowry.