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Breaking the Chains: My Stand Against the Dowry System

The Dowry System: A Curse on Our Society

We often hear stories of girls being mistreated and abused in their marriages, all because of the abhorrent practice of dowry. It's time for us to take a stand against this evil that plagues our society and causes so much harm to the lives of millions of women.

Imagine a girl, full of life and promise, forced into a marriage with a stranger, simply because her father cannot offer a high dowry to someone who is more stable in career so she was forced to marry with a guy that her family could afford to buy . sounds ridiculous? This is the reality for far too many girls in our society, and it's a sickening thought. Marriage is supposed to be a union of two souls, not a business transaction based on money and gifts. But that's exactly what the dowry system makes it.

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A Sickening Reality

We often hear people say that the more money you make, the more dowry you'll receive. This is a disgusting and offensive statement that only perpetuates the notion that marriage is a business deal, rather than a partnership based on love and mutual respect. A child isn't born to work just to get a larger dowry.

Time for Change

It's time for us to change the way we think about relationships and marriages. A girl should be judged on her internal beauty, her behavior, and her character, not on the amount of money her father can offer. The dowry system is destroying the lives of so many girls, who are unable to find a partner they truly love and connect with. It's a tragedy that must be brought to an end.

A Pledge to Support

We must take a pledge to support our sisters, friends, and loved ones in their search for true love and happiness. We must be honest with our partners and respect their feelings at all times. By removing the dowry system from our society, we can help ensure that every person has a chance at finding a compatible partner based on mutual love and respect, rather than money and caste.

A Cancer that Must be Stopped

The dowry system is a cancer that is eating away at the fabric of our society. It's a curse that is killing millions of relations and causing so much pain and suffering. It's time for us to come together and do our part in putting an end to this evil. We can't help everyone, and we can't stop every crime, but we can make a difference in the lives of those around us.

The Importance of Knowing Your Partner

In today's society, relationships are often formed as business deals, based on factors such as dowry, profession, and caste. This approach leads to dissatisfaction in the relationship and often results in a lack of mutual understanding between partners. It's crucial that individuals take the time to get to know their potential partners before committing to a relationship.

However, we rarely see love marriages taking place due to the societal pressure that comes with it. Many people lack the courage to stand up for their love and go against their families. If you are not brave enough to fight for your partner, then you do not have the right to hurt a girl. It is better to be single and wait for true love than to be in a relationship built on false pretenses.

It is essential that parents let their children find their own partners and support their choices. Only then will we see a change in the way relationships are formed and the end of unsatisfactory relationships.

So, let's ask ourselves: are we looking for a partner to share our lives with, or are we just doing business? If you're a real man, then you must oppose the dowry system. By doing so, you'll be standing up for what is right and making a difference in the lives of countless women. And I swear, my soul will salute you.