The social evil of dowry has harmed many lives
KARACHI: The social evil of dowry has harmed many lives. Today, no matrimonial event is considered to be complete unless it is followed by household goods given to the couple as dowry. There’s hardly a wedding solemnised without the family of the bride having to bear the burden of providing their daughter with dowry often asked for by the groom’s family. Marriage rituals need to be simplified. Young couples should take a tough stand against the evil of dowry.
Much like legislation limiting wedding expenses, the government should enact a law also to ban dowry.
The young generation bears a special responsibility in the regard, as it is they who have to face the evil of dowry. A campaign should be launched to raise awareness against the evil of dowry. The campaign has to be long drawn out.
Saif Muhammad Shah
Published in The Express Tribune, October 4th, 2018.
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