Despite being banned for nearly seven decades, dowry-related violence in India causes about 16 female deaths daily, reflecting deep gender inequalities.
In India, nearly 16 women die each day due to violence and harassment linked to dowry, a practice that has been banned for almost seven decades, reports France 24 on Thursday.
Dowry involves transferring goods from the bride’s family to the groom’s family in exchange for marriage. This tradition exists within a society marked by significant gender inequalities, where the birth of a girl is often viewed as a disadvantage.
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