The Dowry System

Dowry means property or money given by a bride to her husband on condition when they get married. As far as known, dowry was a social custom in the ancient time. But now it has spread all over of our society as a social curse. It is hampering our social peace and happiness. At present no guardian can think of his daughter's marriage without giving dowry. There are some causes behind this evil practice of dowry. Among them greed for money of some people is the main cause. The other causes are illiteracy, poverty, unconsciousness, unemployment, etc. In our society, there are some greedy people who claim much wealth or money from the guardians of the brides. If guardians fail to fulfill their demand, they threaten to divorce or torture women brutally. Consequently, many married women and girls take the path of suicide. Many women go back to their father’s home forever. In fact, it is all consuming poverty that makes our bridegrooms shameless to demand dowry from our brides during marriage. Every year many innocent married women and girls are becoming victims to this evil system of dowry. So, this evil system of dowry must be uprooted at any cost as it can never bring happiness to the married women. Rather, it makes our women like animals and products. We must take all measures to prevent it immediately. We should develop public awareness to eradicate the evil practice of dowry at first. Besides, our girls should be properly educated and employed. They should be made conscious of their rights and duties. In this case our young generation should come forward to wipe out this heinous system. Besides, our government should make strict law and implement it rigorously. Herewith, our people should change their mentality so that we can get rid of this abominable system. Let us raise our voice strongly to establish a dowry-free, happy and peaceable society.