Question

What is dowry system ? Why is it considered social problem?

Answer 1

 If you are not familiar with the concept of dowry, it is basically a gift of some kind (money, property, gold, etc) given to bridegroom or his family during marriage. It is also a system that is deeply rooted into the culture. But legally speaking, dowry is illegal in India. But unfortunately, it is still a common practice in most places in India. Families who are wealthy enough, it is not a problem. But however, families with low income or under the poverty line, dowry is a huge problem. 

Dowry can put great financial burden on low income families. Often times, instead of being a gift, it more of a demand from bridegroom’s family. So the bride’s family needs to come up with the financial backing to meet the demand from the bridegroom’s side

Answer 2

dowry system was the system in which the gifts or money was given by the parents of the groom on the behalf of the bridge's family is common in India. it was bad for the people because the poor people were not able to give the gifts and money to girl child as dowry or dehaz