Marriage and Dowry

Dowry
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A dowry is the money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to a marriage.[1] (A dowry consisting mainly of linen and clothing, or the contents of a hope chest is called a trousseau.) Dowry contrasts with bride price, which is paid by the groom or his family to the bride 's parents, and with dower, which is property given to the bride herself by the groom at the time of marriage. The same culture may simultaneously practice both dowry and bride price. Dowry is an ancient custom, and its existence may well predate records of it. Dowries continue to be expected in some parts of the world, mainly in South Asia, especially in India. Disputes related to dowry often result in domestic violence, such as dowry deaths.
Contents [hide]
1 Dowry versus bride price
2 Functions of and justifications for dowry
3 Dowry violence and killings
4 Current dowry practices
4.1 India
4.2 Bangladesh
4.3 Pakistan
4.4 Nepal
4.5 Afghanistan
4.6 Sri Lanka
5 History
5.1 Ancient Babylon
5.2 Ancient Rome
5.3 India before European influence
5.4 North America
5.4.1 Indigenous cultures
5.4.2 Mexico
5.4.3 New France
5.4.4 United States
5.5 Europe
5.6 South America
5.6.1 Brazil
6 See also
7 References
8 Further reading
Dowry versus bride price[edit]

"Dowry" refers to money, goods or property that a woman brings into the marriage - it is paid by the woman 's family to the man 's family. Dowry is practiced mainly in South Asian countries, such as India.
"Bride price" refers to money, goods or property paid by the groom or his family to the parents of the bride. It is paid by the groom 's family to the bride 's

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