Dowry System

... citizens into different social groups. Specifically in India, they have had set up, for many centuries, a way of shaping their country into social strata, called caste systems. "The caste system is a form of hierarchical, kin-based social organization of great antiquity found in South Asian societies," however, with the changing times, the normal traditions are changing (Merchant). Caste systems ... were and are a major basis of unity, strife, stratification, politics, and social dominance. The caste system is still a significant part of Indian culture today because even though each cas...

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... not born into the clan. Her treatment by the in-laws was often a product of such beliefs, and the custom of marriage and the dowry system illustrates much of the unfortunate problems encountered by them such as domestic abuse and violence. The goal of marriage was not for love. Instead, it ... loved ones and family members, and this was true within my own family as well. Although previously mentioned that it was the shortcomings of the dowry system that contributed to the violence inflicted on my grandmother and mother, I was told by my mother that what is now called PTSD affecting my ......

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... not born into the clan. Her treatment by the in-laws was often a product of such beliefs, and the custom of marriage and the dowry system illustrates much of the unfortunate problems encountered by them such as domestic abuse and violence. The goal of marriage was not for love. Instead, it ... loved ones and family members, and this was true within my own family as well. Although previously mentioned that it was the shortcomings of the dowry system that contributed to the violence inflicted on my grandmother and mother, I was told by my mother that what is now called PTSD affecting my ......

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... represents the social status and wealth of the girl's family and how much importance they attach to the girl. In the old days, the dowry was considered a girl's pre-marital belongings and regarded as the only legal personal property that the girl possesses after getting married. So it is ... also called "private money." For ordinary families, the dowry would include four quilts and four sets of cotton-padded mattresses, clothes for four seasons and four chests. The four "4s" ... together by a thread of red string, implying to expect a boy soon in Chinese. No later than the last day befo...

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... marriage, they weigh heavily on connecting partners based on important characteristics. These characteristics range from religion, horoscopes, financial, and placement in the caste system ("Arranged Marriages"). In Indian culture, arranged marriages are a traditional way of finding an appropriate mate, however it robs ... girls, 21 for boys (US Bureau Of Consular Affairs). When it first began, arranged marriage was seen as a way to promote the caste system. The caste system distinguishes India's social structure. It was used as a tool for those in a higher caste to ensure that a family c...

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... This education coincided to women having a voice, the power of important decision-making, including free will to choose their husband. The ancient system of "Swayamyara" amplifies the right of free choice for a female, portraying equilibrium of sorts between man and woman. However, ... These inhumane Indian customs kept building as a result of the inequalities; fundamentally exposing a gender divide. The practices of ' Purdah, Dowry and Sati each affected Women in some form and should duly be exemplified. Firstly, Purdah is the custom" in some Muslim and ... purdah was instilled, a...

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... that men are unsympathetic to their careers. They also believe in the independent lifestyles for themselves. The chapter "Law, Custom, and Crimes Against Women" discusses dowry and its violent parts. In a marriage of the Hindus, it is required that the family of the bride transfers of property to the family of the ... groom this known as dowry. . Dowry is very public expressions of the new relationship of the two families. This makes it hard for families to get out of this exchange to gifts. ... These gifts are taken very seriously in some cultures In fact The Dowry Prohibition Act of ...

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... common indication of increased marital violence. Hundreds of women are being burn to death by their husbands and in-laws on the issue of dowry, shame and other marital issues. According to newspaper reports in the year 1999, about 201 Pakistani women were reported to have had ... wife and mother in law, over dowery or money. 'That majority of the husbands of burnt victims are either unemployed or unskilled workers. Similarly, dowry demand is the leading cause of wife burning. Further, husbands and in-laws are the leading suspects in the cases of wife burning' (Siddiqui, ... shows u...

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... has a big role in it. This friend also goes on to show superficially how looks also play a part. Ms. Nanda ends the essay talking about the evils of dowry. Serena Nanda's interviewee shows profound reasoning for arranged marriages. "Don't you care who you marry?"" Serena Nanda asked her young informant named Sita, to which she replied ... have not only ruined the life of our son or daughter, but we have spoiled the reputation of our family as well." " I understand now that in a cast system such as India, family name bears a lot of weight so the union of two families through marriage is a...

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