Final Term Paper Dowry System In Indi
Course Title: World Cultural Geography
Number and Section: GEOG-105C-02
Semester: Fall 2013
Professor’s Name: Prof. Silva Meybatyan
Student’s Name: Pooja Adhikari
Student Contact: (202)- 664-4294(Cell Phone) Email: pooja.adhikari@udc.edu
Title of Assignment: Dowry System in India
Certification of Authorship: I certify that I am the author of this paper and that any assistance I received in its preparation is fully acknowledged and disclosed in the paper. I have also cited any sources from which I used data, ideas or words, either quoted directly or paraphrased. I also certify that this ppaper was prepared by me specially for this course.
Student’s Signature: Pooja Adhikari (PA)
Table of Contents: Page Number
Introduction 3
Origin of Dowry 4
Causes of Dowry in India (why it is occurring) 5 Negative Impact of Dowry on Women 6
Conclusion 7
References: 8
Introduction
In today’s modern Indian society, folk and popular cultures are facing challenges in maintaining their identities. Today, India’s folk culture is more diffused and connected with popular (pop) culture than ever before. Because of this mixing of generational cultures, this process is facing difficulties. With the diffusion of popular culture, folk culture is facing challenges in maintaining its identity for the sustainable future. Due to the increased connection of folk culture
Number and Section: GEOG-105C-02
Semester: Fall 2013
Professor’s Name: Prof. Silva Meybatyan
Student’s Name: Pooja Adhikari
Student Contact: (202)- 664-4294(Cell Phone) Email: pooja.adhikari@udc.edu
Title of Assignment: Dowry System in India
Certification of Authorship: I certify that I am the author of this paper and that any assistance I received in its preparation is fully acknowledged and disclosed in the paper. I have also cited any sources from which I used data, ideas or words, either quoted directly or paraphrased. I also certify that this ppaper was prepared by me specially for this course.
Student’s Signature: Pooja Adhikari (PA)
Table of Contents: Page Number
Introduction 3
Origin of Dowry 4
Causes of Dowry in India (why it is occurring) 5 Negative Impact of Dowry on Women 6
Conclusion 7
References: 8
Introduction
In today’s modern Indian society, folk and popular cultures are facing challenges in maintaining their identities. Today, India’s folk culture is more diffused and connected with popular (pop) culture than ever before. Because of this mixing of generational cultures, this process is facing difficulties. With the diffusion of popular culture, folk culture is facing challenges in maintaining its identity for the sustainable future. Due to the increased connection of folk culture
References: 1) Srimati, Basu. Dowery and Inheritance. New York: Zed Books, 20006. 6. Print. 2) Oldenburg, Veena. Dowery Murder: The Imperial Origins of a Culture Crime. New York: Oxford University Press, 2002. Print. 3)Bradley, Tamsin, Emma Tomalin, and Mangala Subramaniam. Dowry: Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice. New York: Martin Press, 2009. 12. Print. 4)Gardiner, Harris. "India 's New focus on Rape Shows Only the Surface of Women 's Perils." New York Times 12 January 20013, B1. Print. 5) Williams J., Carols. "India 's dowry deaths still rising despite modernization." Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles)5 September 2013, B1. Print.