Write an article on the topic - 'Dowry , A curse'.
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The dowry at present is a source of both joy and curse in the society. It is also a joy to the husband and his relatives who get cash, jewellery, costly dress, utensil and furniture.But is a curse to the bride and her parents who have to bear gigantic cost to satisfy the irrational demands of the family of the boy.
It is a matter of immense regret that societies which were earlier free from dowry are gradually falling prey to it. If the demands for dowry ended with conclusion of marriage, there might have been some room for relief.
But it is a sad experience for many that the demands of dowry are extended towards the bride’s parents even after the marriage of their daughter.
She is sent to her parental home to bring more cash, ornaments, etc. as dowry. If she returns without dowry, cruel treatment or torture waits for her.When more pressure is put on the bride’s parents, their dear daughter has no other option but to commit suicide to evade more insult and torture at the hands of the members of her husband’s family.
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Explanation:
Dowry was originally designed to safeguard the woman and the provision
was made in the form of “Sthreedhan” consisting of money, property or gifts
given solely to the woman by her parents at the marriage.
But, the abuse of this custom eroded and aborted the original meaningful
function where dowry was a safety net for the woman.
It has now become a price tag for the groom.
The groom often demands dowry consisting of a
large sum of money, furniture, and electronics.
The price of the Indian groom has considerably increased
based on his qualifications, profession and income. Doctors,
Chartered Accountants and Engineers expect a handsome dowry.
The need of hour is the social awareness at least among the females.
More stringent laws, more awareness, more education to the girls,
more self dependence of the girls and a social awakening
can only curb this ever increasing evil.