The Hidden Cost of Status: How Dowry Fuels India"s Obsession with Social Prestige
Explore the devastating intersection of dowry demands and societal status, where the pursuit of prestige costs more than just money.
Dowry is a payment, such as property or money, paid by the bride's family to the groom at the time of marriage. Some people think of it as a way to get more money and improve their financial wealth. Others think of it as accepting the responsibility of a new bride. For many families, giving or taking dowry is just like showing off their status.
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