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I am @hudamalik20 from Pakistan. How are you all ?. I hope you all are well and doing great in your life .Today I am participating in this Contest!! Are Dowries Dehumanizing?? Organized by @chant in Steem Cameron Community.So let's start.

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Share your understanding of the concept “Dowries are dehumanizing”.

I believe dowries are dehumanizing because I've seen this happen firsthand. When parents have a daughter, they start preparing for her dowry from a young age. Every month, they save a portion of their salary to buy items for her, such as kitchen utensils, bed sheets, and other household goods. This way, they don't have to spend a large amount of money all at once later on.

For instance, I have a friend whose parents have already prepared her dowry by saving money little by little. This means that her parents, like many others, have to sacrifice their own needs and desires to gather enough resources for her dowry. In my view, dowries are dehumanizing because they turn a daughter's marriage into a financial transaction.

This practice is particularly harsh for poor families. Many struggle just to put food on the table three times a day, yet they also have to save for a dowry. This obligation forces parents to suppress their own wishes and focus solely on collecting dowry items. In our culture, dowries have become a norm, causing significant stress and financial strain for the girl's parents.

What are the kinds of material or monetary items demanded as Dowry in your community.

In our country, it's a common practice that when a girl gets married, she has to be given a lot of household items. This includes all the kitchen utensils, furniture, and other household goods. It has become a cultural norm that the girl's family must provide these things for her new home.

Also I have seen that there are many cases where the groom's family demands more from the bride's family. They might ask for motorbikes, cars, or even money to set up a business. Other demands can include extra household electronics and gadgets. I've also seen situations where the groom's family gives a list to the bride's family, specifying all the electronics and items they want. This has become a part of our culture, putting a lot of pressure on the bride's family to fulfill these demands.

Should Dowry be considered a Social Evil? Explain

Yes, I believe dowry should be considered a social evil. It creates a lot of stress and financial burden on the girl's family, forcing them to save money and collect household items, even at the cost of their own desires and needs. In my opinion, it is not the responsibility of the girl's parents to provide all new items for her new home. The groom's family should accept her as she is, without demanding additional items.

In our country, however, it has become a cultural norm that the bride must bring new household items and electronics when she gets married. This expectation places an unfair burden on the bride's family. Marriages can and should happen without these material demands. The groom's family should be willing to accept the bride into their existing home setup, rather than expecting her to bring new items. This practice is harmful and should be recognized as a social evil that needs to be addressed.

What should be considered a solution to Dowries? Expatiate.

As I mentioned earlier, dowry culture causes a lot of stress and financial burden on the girl's family. They have to prepare new household items and fulfill any demands from the groom's family. I believe the solution starts with changing our cultural mindset. We should stop choosing grooms who demand dowries and work to change this cultural norm.

We need to educate people about the harms of dowry and encourage them to accept the bride without any material demands. The groom's family should welcome the bride as she is, without expecting new furniture or electronics. After all, the girl's family is already giving their daughter to the groom, so it is unfair to ask for more.

We should spread awareness that a couple can have a happy life without a dowry. They can build their home together after marriage, saving and working to improve their lives as partners. By educating people and promoting this idea, we can help eliminate the dowry practice and create a fairer society.

That's it from today's blog I hope you will like it. With best wishes ❤️. Now I like to invite @rumanafroz, @abdul-rakib and @tripple-e to participate in this amazing contest.

Thanks alot for reading ❤️🤗 .

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