In Indian culture, dowry is very essential. Dowry in other word is a warranty so that if anything bad happens, the bridegroom may claim to ensure her charity. As time goes by, dowry is no longer how it is suppose to be. In “Everything’s Arranged” and “A Question of Dowry”, we can see how dowry is mistreated.
In “Everything’s Arranged”, the dowry is just a bribe. The bride, having heard that Rukumani is in a relationship with a Chinese boy, her father increased the dowry. In this case, how will people look at the use of dowry? Just a bribe to silence people not and we can wee how Rukumani's father took advantage of the situation to claim more money from the marriage.
However, in “A Question of Dowry”, the dowry is a reason that two hearts cannot be united. Mr. Ramachandran has money for dowry thus the marriage is cancelled. We should look into a positive angle. The problem with dowry can be worked out, not simply by cancelling the marriage. Once again, the dowry is mistreated by people.
In conclusion, dowry should not be mistreated. Dowry should the a medium that a marriage will last forever.
Based on my knowledge, dowry is a must in Indian culture's wedding. What you said is true that dowry is like a warranty for the grooms to ensure her charity. So, why must others mistreated the concept of true dowry?
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