No
Dowry.
The most common use for a woman's dowry was economical rather than social. A dowry often ensured marriage to wealthier men.
A dowry is the money, goods, or estate that a woman brings forth to a marriage.
"Dowry" is a noun. It refers to the money, goods, or property that a woman brings to her husband in marriage.
gift (for the bride from the husband on their marriage)
we can remove dowry by educating people that its not parents responsibility to spend alot on daughter marriage.
Noble women of the Middle Ages were expected to bring a dowry to the marriage.
The IPC 498a is Dowry Act. P.S. - But, wives along with her parents and siblings (sometimes her boy friend also), low police officers, and worst of all judges misuse Dowry Act as a Marriage Act. Initially, under Dowry Act husband and his relatives are immediately arrested and jailed thereafter in the court of law Dowry Act is converted unofficially and unfaithfully into Marriage Act to further harrass them stringently for several years. Please also see what is dowry act?
In conclusion, the dowry system perpetuates gender inequality, economic disparities, and social pressures. Addressing this issue requires a multi-faceted approach that includes legal reforms, education campaigns, and changing societal attitudes towards women and marriage. By dismantling the dowry system, we can work towards a more equitable and just society for all.
no
The "price" a man has to agree to pay his prospective father-in-law to get the father's approval for his daughter's hand in marriage.
Because marriage is a legal condition. It affect inheritance, dowry and property deeds.