The dowry custom is considered a social problem because it often places financial burden on the bride's family, perpetuates gender inequality by treating women as commodities, and can lead to violence and abuse if dowry demands are not met. It undermines the value and autonomy of women, and can contribute to harmful practices such as child marriage and domestic violence.
Some social evils in Nepal include child marriage, caste discrimination, gender-based violence, and human trafficking. These issues have a deep-rooted impact on the society and hinder progress towards achieving social justice and equality for all. Efforts are being made by the government and various organizations to address and combat these social problems.
Some social problems in Bangladesh include poverty, unemployment, lack of access to quality education and healthcare, gender inequality, child marriage, and political unrest. These issues impact the overall development and well-being of the country's population.
Social evils are issues or practices within a society that are harmful to individuals and the community as a whole. Examples include poverty, discrimination, corruption, crime, and violence. These problems can undermine social cohesion and hinder progress towards a more just and equitable society.
Dating as a social practice is not universal and varies across cultures. While many societies have customs or rituals related to courtship, the specific concept of dating as we know it in Western cultures may not exist in the same form in other parts of the world. Cultural norms, religious beliefs, and traditions can influence how relationships are formed and maintained.
IntroductionSocial Legislation generally means 'The Laws' designed to improve and protect the economic & social position of those group in society which because of age, race, sex, physical or mental disability or lack of economic power, can't achieve healthful standards of living for themselves.Need of Social Legislation1. Social Legislation is for social change2. Social Legislation is leads to social welfare3. Social Legislation set-up for the development of the societySocial Legislation in a Welfare StateState Intervention is required to safe guard mutual rights & duties. Social Legislation especially in a adjustable instrument, stratifying the requirement of an ever changing society.DefinitionAccording to Oliver Wendell, "Legislation of today is to meet the social needs of yesterday.Nature of Legislation in Welfare State:1. Women welfare2. Child welfare3. Schedule caste development4. Welfare of OBC5. Welfare of disable person6. Labour welfare7. Housing welfareVARIOUS LEGISLATIONS AS MEANS OF SOCIAL CHANGE AND SOCIAL CONTROLThere are various laws in India, which have made an impact on the society. Some of them are listed below-· Abolition of sati· Dowry prohibition act· Domestic violence act· Protection of civil rights act· Labor welfare laws· Indian penal code· Special Marriage act· Hindu marriage act· Muslim marriage act· Christian marriage act· Juvenile justice act etc.· The Child Labour (Prhibition and regulation)Act· The factories Act· The mines Act· The minimum wages Act· The right of children free and compulsory education Act, 2009This laws that have been successful in bringing about reform in the society. If one goes down the line of history it can be seen that there had been a lot of resistance to the act but eventual these laws have helped in establishing an order in the society. In this assignment I would like to discuss the provisions of right to education and how it has been successful in bringing about a social change and how it would promote social control in future.The Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Amendment Act, 2006The Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Amendment Act, 2006— An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to juveniles in conflict with law and children in need of care and protection, by providing for proper care, protection and treatment by catering to their development needs, and by adopting a child-friendly approach in the adjudication and disposition of matters in the best interest of children and for their ultimate rehabilitation and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.Whereas the Constitution has, in several provisions, including clause (3) of article15, clauses (e) and (f) of article 39, articles 45 and 47, impose on the State a primary responsibility of ensuring.While provisions relating to the Juveniles in conflict with law are very important from jurisprudence point of view, this Act becomes very crucial for Children in Need of Care and Protection, as they are very large in number. Section 29 of the Act provides constituting five members District (Administrative unit in India) level quasi-judicial body "Child Welfare Committee". One of the members is designated as Chairperson. At least one of the members shall be woman. The Committee shall have the final authority to dispose of cases for the care, protection, treatment, development and rehabilitation of the 'Children in Need of Care and Protection' as well as to provide for their basic needs and protection of human rights.The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986— The Act prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 years in 13 occupations and 57 processes that are hazardous to the children's lives and health. These occupations and processes are listed in the Schedule to the Act. This Act help to avoid the child labour.The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act 2009The major reason of poverty and the increasing rate of crimes was recognized as the being due to lack of education. It was also seen that the education was also being used as a medium which could be accessed by the rich and the haves. Thereby leading to discrimination and therefore the act was necessary to ensure at least primary education to all the children.The Directive principles of sate policy also enumerates some of the measures to protect the children and promote their best interest. Some of the articles are listed below-· Article 39(e) and(f) provides that the state shall, in particular, direct its policy towards securing to"ensure that the health and strength of workers, men and women and the tender age of children are not abused" and "that the citizens are not forced by economic necessity to enter avocations unsuited to their age or strength" and that children are given opportunities and facilities to develop in a healthy manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity" and that the childhood and youth are protected agaist exploitation and against moral and material abandonment.· Article 45- the state shall endeavour to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years.· Article47- the state shall regard the raising of the level of nutrition and the standard of living of is people and the improvement of public health as among its primary duties.The Factories Act, 1948:The Act prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 years. An adolescent aged between 15 and 18 years can be employed in a factory only if he obtains a certificate of fitness from an authorized medical doctor. The Act also prescribes four and a half hours of work per day for children aged between 14 and 18 years and prohibits their working during night hours.Social controlSocial control refers generally to societal and political mechanisms or processes that regulate individual and group behavior, leading to conformity and compliance to the rules of a given society, state, or social group. Many mechanisms of social control are cross-cultural, if only in the control mechanisms used to prevent the establishment of chaos or anomie. Some theorists, such as Émile Durkheim, refer to this form of control as regulation. Sociologists identify two basic forms of social controls:1. Internal Control- Internalisation of norms and values by a process known as socialization. Socialization is defined as ""the process by which an individual, born with behavioral potentialities of enormously wide range, is led to develop actual behavior which is confined to the narrower range of what is acceptable for him by the group standards."2. External Control- External sanctions, which can be either positive (rewards) or negative (punishment).These sanctions come from either formal or informal control.
It is part of a culture so it can’t be prevented .
Women are responsible for dowry because they are also ready to give dowry, this gives more chance and exposure to their in-laws to demand for more dowry which is illegal . And because of women's patience able behaviour , this illegal custom is expanding in society.
lots of demands of male, age and beauty problem by female, dowry problem parents cant afford female dowry
Ranjana Sheel has written: 'The political economy of dowry' -- subject(s): Social conditions, Social life and customs, History, Dowry, Women
The most common use for a woman's dowry was economical rather than social. A dowry often ensured marriage to wealthier men.
Christians do not have a problem with the dowry system. However, most Christians do not recognize or participate in this system today.
Madan C. Paul has written: 'Dowry and position of women in India' -- subject(s): Dowry, Social conditions, Women
india has various social evils some of them include dowry,child labour,gender inequality
dowry system and women infecticide are the social evil prevailing in Indian society
In the US , this custom is pretty well dead. In some countries the Father provides a dowry , usually money, and in some countries the woman is responsible for her own dowry, which may be money, or handmade household items that exhibit her skills.I'm sure some other members will have some more precise answers for you.
Some social evils in Nepal include child marriage, caste discrimination, gender-based violence, and human trafficking. These issues have a deep-rooted impact on the society and hinder progress towards achieving social justice and equality for all. Efforts are being made by the government and various organizations to address and combat these social problems.
social evils are : female infanticide, sati, the dowry system and cruelty towards women