Why do Indian men ask for dowry?

Why do Indian men ask for dowry?

A lot of Indian parents want to put their sons into the top educational institutes of the country so that in the future they can ask for a huge dowry from prospective brides.

What IS a dowry and why is it important still practiced in modern India?

In the modern era, the practice of dowry requires the bride’s family to transfer goods to the groom’s family in consideration for the marriage. Since marriages in India are a time for big celebrations in each family, they tend to be very lavish.

Is dowry still practiced in India?

Even though dowry has been illegal in India since 1961, it is still prevalent. Dowry gets reported only when the groom’s demands go beyond what the bride’s family can afford or when the bride is physically abused or, worse, killed, as cases that gained media attention show.

What countries still use a dowry?

Dowry, a centuries-old custom, involves a woman’s family paying her new husband’s family. It is still prevalent in parts of South Asia, the Middle East, parts of Africa and in some communities in Britain.

Is dowry a crime in India?

Under legally accepted norms in India, any such exchange of money or articles other than gifts is a crime for both sides (even though feminists are trying to make giving dowry as no crime).

Should dowry be made a criminal offense?

By making dowry a criminal offense, feminists have also blocked chances of many not so good looking or average women from getting married. Today there is an increasing number of women who are in their late thirties or early forties and looking for soulmates but not able to get married.

What are the responsibilities of a married man in India?

So in a legally accepted Indian marriage, the man gets a house for his family, makes all necessary arrangements and interior done, builds all conveniences for the girl he is going to marry without knowing whether the girl will take care of any of her responsibilities after marriage.

Should women be treated equally before and after a Hindu Marriage?

Not only before a Hindu marriage but also after the same in monthly household expenses, in daily workload sharing or otherwise. Currently, this is considered as dowry under Indian law. But if this financial contribution from women is ensured in pre-nuptial agreement that the govt is trying to bring, only then women will be treated really equally.