Dowry System

A dowry is money or property. It is given to the daughter by her parents. When she gets married she takes it to her home. The system of giving dowries is a social evil. It is common and prevalent especially in the south part of the country. Now the custom of dowry has become widespread. Dowries are given to daughters in many forms. In my opinion there are not any good sides in giving dowries to daughters. The dowry encourages the corruption among people. It can break relationship between husband and wife. Brides who bring less than expected dowry are badly treated by their in-laws and other relatives. As a result many of them commit suicide, burn themselves, take poison, kill themselves by hanging or their in-laws kill them.