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| Published: September 25, 2016

A Psycho – Analytical Study of Attitude towards Dowry among College Boys and Girls

Dr. Latika Varma

Associate Professor, P.G. Deptt. of Psychology, M. M. Mahila College, Ara, Bihar, India Google Scholar More about the auther

, Ankita Kumari

NET qualified, Ph.D. Scholar, Deptt. of Psychology, Veer Kunwar Singh University, Ara, Bihar, India Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.207/20160304

DOI: 10.25215/0304.207

ABSTRACT

Dowry is a kind of gift which is given by bride’s family in the form of durable goods, cash and movable-immovable property to her husband and his family on the occasion of marriage. According to : vacabulary.com – “ In some cultures, the bride or her family pays a certain amount of money or property to the groom when a couple is married. This payment is called dowry”. Britannica.com (2015) – “Dowry is the money, goods or estate that a woman brings to her husband or his family in marriage”.
Harbilas sarda – “The money which is given by parents to bride-groom is called gift, but when it crosses its certain limit is called dowry”. Dowry system is continuing since ancient time in all over the world specially in India. This is a very serious problem for us. Dowry Death is seen. Instead of a happy married life, they choose death. This is the main cause of female infanticide and domestic violence. Radhika R.H. (2011) – “An Autopsy study of socio-etiological aspects in dowry death cases” unnatural deaths of married women amongst the total female deaths have been an increasing trend in Indian Society during the recent past year which may be suicide, homicide or even accidents”.
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ISSN 2348-5396

ISSN 2349-3429

18.01.207/20160304

10.25215/0304.207

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Published in   Volume 03, Issue 4, July-September, 2016