Dowry
According to this system, the father gives the daughter gifts in cash or in kind at the time of wedding. With the march of time, this detested system has taken roots in our society. The dowry system is encouraged by the so-called rich people. Some rich people give a lot of money and other precious things to the husband of their daughters. They think that it will bring peace and happiness for their daughters. However, the bad effects of dowry system are dreadful. Women have suffered both mentally and physically because of dowry. Sometimes they are threatened with divorce.
This is a barbaric practice which should be stopped. So, We, the conscious people have to think over this matter to root out or banish this system from society once and for all.
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