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Burning Widows, Burning Brides: The Perils of Daughterhood

	Burning Widows, Burning Brides: The Perils Of Daughterhood by Dr. D.C.Kaushal
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Sati ( also called suttee) is the practice among some Hindu Communities by which a recently windowed woman either voluntarily or by use of force or coercion commits suicide as a result of her husband’s funeral pyre. However after forms of sati exist, including being buried alive with the husband’s corpse and Drawing. Dowry is one of these Social Practice which no educated Indian would own up with price, although many of us still adhere to this much deplorable practice Dowry continues to form an essential part the negotiations that take place in an arranged marriage. During the marriage ceremony the articles comprising the dowry are proudly displayed is the wedding hall. Dowry is still very much a status symbol. A number of marriage negotiations break down if there is no consensus between the bride’s and groom’s families. The book will prove an informative and most useful asset for Students, Scholalrs and Teacher in the field of Burning Widows and Brides.

ISBN - 978819285447

Pages : 300