The Dowry System
Dowry means property or money
given by a bride to her husband on condition when they get married. As far as
known, dowry was a social custom in the ancient time. But now it has spread all
over of our society as a social curse. It is hampering our social peace and
happiness. At present no guardian can think of his daughter's marriage without
giving dowry. There are some causes behind this evil practice of dowry. Among
them greed for money of some people is the main cause. The other causes are
illiteracy, poverty, unconsciousness, unemployment, etc. In our society, there
are some greedy people who claim much wealth or money from the guardians of the
brides. If guardians fail to fulfill their demand, they threaten to divorce or
torture women brutally. Consequently, many married women and girls take the
path of suicide. Many women go back to their father’s home forever. In fact, it
is all consuming poverty that makes our bridegrooms shameless to demand dowry
from our brides during marriage. Every year many innocent married women and
girls are becoming victims to this evil system of dowry. So, this evil system
of dowry must be uprooted at any cost as it can never bring happiness to the
married women. Rather, it makes our women like animals and products. We must
take all measures to prevent it immediately. We should develop public awareness
to eradicate the evil practice of dowry at first. Besides, our girls should be
properly educated and employed. They should be made conscious of their rights
and duties. In this case our young generation should come forward to wipe out
this heinous system. Besides, our government should make strict law and
implement it rigorously. Herewith, our people should change their mentality so
that we can get rid of this abominable system. So, now Let us raise our voice
strongly to establish a dowry-free, happy and peaceable society.
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