Answer: Dowry is an unexpected custom in our society. Like other social evils, it is a curse. At present, it is practised in both educated and uneducated families. Guardians buy bridegrooms for their daughters by offering money, jewellery and furniture. Greed for money and wealth is the main cause of dowry. Most of the bridegrooms think that it is their right to have money and wealth when they marry because they have a negative attitude towards women. Bridegrooms think that as they provide women with everything, they must pay for the establishment of their husbands. This evil practice affects our society very much. It creates panic in the mind of the guardians who have daughters yet to marry. Very often in newspaper, we read about untold torture women have to face for the non-payment of dowry. As a conscious citizen, I greatly oppose this system. It should be eliminated (`–i Kiv) as soon as possible. We have to create awareness among people about its bad effect in the society. Female persons should be aware of their dignity and right. They have to be educated and contribute to their family as much as possible. If this is done, this social curse can be eliminated.
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