EVILS OF DOWRY SYSTEM (Letter Writing)
Q. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper on the evils of dowry system in India. Answer: 27-B, Anand Vihar New Delhi - 110025 Dated New Delhi, 30th December, 2024 To The Editor The Times of India Mumbai - 400231 Subject: Evils of Dowry System in India Dear Editor, I write to bring attention to a deeply ingrained social evil that continues to plague our society—the dowry system in India. Despite strides in education and societal progress, this practice persists, perpetuating inequality, exploitation, and suffering. The ramifications of the dowry system are devastating, manifesting in various forms of abuse, financial extortion, and emotional trauma. Young women, often treated as commodities, face immense pressure and indignity as their families navigate the demand for exorbitant dowry payments. Families strain under the burden of meeting these demands, sometimes resulting in crippling debt, financial ruin, and in extreme cases, even loss of life when unable to fulfill ...