Tag: dowry
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What is the ‘boy math’ trend all about?
If you’re chronically online like the rest of us, you’ve probably noticed that among the top trends on Twitter is the term ‘boy math’. What even is this trend all about and why is it all the rage on social media? We got all the deets here. Boy math is a term that was begun…
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‘Ugly’ girls can get married easily if they paid dowry: textbook
A topic on ‘merits of dowry’ in textbooks for nursing students has sparked a heated controversy in India. The image of the textbook page has gone viral on social media which started a debate among people on the negative impacts of such readings on young minds and society overall. NDTV reported that users claimed that…
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Video: Bride’s family beat groom for demanding millions in dowry
An Indian Muslim family beat the groom and his relatives after being asked for dowry worth millions in the Uttar Pradesh (UP) state. In a video, it can be seen that both families are fighting. A woman can be seen protecting the groom while a police officer is also seen protecting the man and controlling…
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Dowry culture
According to a recent survey conducted by Pulse Consultants, more than 50 per cent Pakistanis believe that a girl’s family should give dowry when she is getting married. Around 61 per cent respondents were of the view that dowry should be allowed in the Pakistani system while 36 per cent were against it. Almost 73 per…
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Survey reveals 61% Pakistanis support dowry
The Ministry of Religious Affair recently proposed a bill to ban dowry in the country. While the suggested bill was initially appreciated on social media, a new survey by Pulse Consultant revealed that 61% Pakistanis support dowry. More than 2,000 people participated in the survey. On the other hand, only 36% of people opposed the…