DOWRY SYSTEM

Dowry means property or money brought by a bride (*) to her husband when they marry. Dowry system is the most hateful system in our society. It is a social curse. Usually in our society female children are considered inferior to male children. They are thought to be of no use to the family. So, during marriage ceremony a section of greedy people claim much wealth or money from the guardians of the brides. If the guardians fail to fulfil the demand of their bridegroom, they misbehave with their wives and sometimes torture them seriously. As a result many of them get divorced or commit suicide or are killed by their husbands. This problem must be removed immediately from the society. To abolish this system, mere laws are not enough. The outlook of the people especially the male members of the society should be changed. Strict legal measures should be taken against the persons who indulge in this type of social vice.