woman and woman. Rapes and brutal murders have become common news. Assaults‚ harassments and chain-snatchings no longer alarm us. It is indeed a slur on the modern Indian society that the cult of violence has grown to such proportions in free India. Dowry deaths are the culminating point of violence. All the social‚ political‚ economic and cultural progress made by us is nullified by the simultaneous increase in violence against
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* Traditional Practices * Future Speculations(Education‚ Marriage‚ Dowry‚ etc) MAIN CAUSE OF FEMALE FOETICIDE The general perception is that the cost of marriage and dowry has gone up and so daughters have become greater financial liabilities. The dowry system is invariably blamed. We are not convinced that dowry alone is the main cause of female foeticide. Families that are well-off and do not have to depend on dowry to
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opportunities‚ health facilities‚ social prestige‚ property inheritance and religious esteem. B) Women are faced with the savage and brutal customs of addo baddo‚ pait likkhi‚ swara‚ vani‚ watta satta‚ female servant violence‚ karo kari‚ dowry taunt‚ dowry death‚ stove burning‚ trafficking‚ face burning‚ bride burning and female teasing. C) Women are a victim of economic exploitation in employment deprivation‚ discriminated wage rate‚ workplace harassment and health hazardous work environment
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Essay on Problems of Women in Modern India By Pranav Dua * * * digg * Essay on Problems of Women in Modern India – Women in independent India are comparatively in a more respectable position. Some of the problems which had been haunting the community of women for centuries are not found now. Problems such as child marriage‚ practice of ‘sati’‚ prohibition on widow remarriage‚ exploitation of widows‚ devadasi system‚ purdah system‚ etc. have almost disappeared. Development in
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that a girl child can’t ever be a blessing as the traditions teach that when a woman gets married – the family of the girl has to give a certain sum of money which may range from thousands to millions to the husband’s family – a system called as “dowry”. In actual reality‚ this system is eradicated by the government of the country but shamefully this kind of violence against women is still an ongoing practice‚ even among the educated elites as observed by Almosaed who states that “violence increases
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Marriages are the biggest form of celebration for any family in India. Indian marriages are known for its grandeur‚ celebration and naach/gaana. Feasts‚ shimmering attires‚ huge guests lists are all part of this big celebration. Marriages in India are not just the union of 2 people but also their families‚ relatives and friends. The traditions and customs differ in different regions and states as per religions‚ languages‚ social strata and locations. eg. There is difference between a Punjabi wedding
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CAUSES OF FEMALE FOETICIDE – WHY DO THEY DO THIS? Female foeticide is a pressing issue – which calls to be addressed at once. However‚ to get to the root of this issue‚ it is essential to understand the causes behind it. In India‚ however‚ there isn’t actually a need to investigate into the problem much. We don’t need to delve into any lengthy and detailed investigation or case study. The issue lies right on top‚ in front of our eyes – in fact‚ it is a very part of our lives. One of the simplest
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CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction: Fishballs are common snack item or cocktail in our community. It is the favorite food among many people particularly the children and teenagers. This food item is very easy to make and it only needs a few ingredients. Further‚ this product could be stored for a long time and just fried before consumption. However‚ it is best when consumed as freshly fried because it may cause rancidity. Fish balls in the Philippines are sold by street vendors
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governed by parentage and by gender”(327) Being born a woman was already a disadvantage since families preferred sons. A son could carry on the family legacy while a girl was seen as a financial burden because the father would be required to pay a dowry when she married. “ Male heads of households were the source of all power in their domicile‚ in their shops and in their state.” Boys were expected and prepared to become involved in politics and to inherit the family business‚ whereas women were simply
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suicide every four hours over a dowry dispute. During Indian marriage‚ women should bring jewellery‚ cash and even consumer durables as part of dowry to the in-laws. If they fail‚ the victims are burnt to death – they are doused in kerosene and set fire to. Routinely the in-laws claim that the death happened simply due to an accident. In spite of it‚ many women are suffering mental and physical tortures in their in-laws’ houses. Their husbands demand more and more dowry. They consider their wives as
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