Causes of Dowry System. 

(a) Economic Inequality. This fuels the desire to ask for more and more cash or gifts to live a lavish life style. 

(b) Increasing Unemployment of Males. In order to prove their status, unemployed males are growingly demanding more and more dowry to fulfill their desires. 

(c) Parental Compulsions. In order to find a good match for their daughter, well to do parents are offering huge dowry. 

(d) Divine Sanctions. The Vedas prescribe that a dowry be given by the bride’s family to the groom. 

Effects of Dowry System. Due to dowry system there has been an increase in debts and loans, increase in domestic violence, increase in female foeticide, female trafficking and false dowry allegations. Prevention of Dowry. 

As a member of the society we can do a lot to prevent offenses related to dowry:- 

(a) Not to offer or accept any dowry. 

(b) Educate the members of the family with law - that accepting or giving dowry is an offence. 

(c) Educate the members of the family and the neighbours to respect a woman’s rights and privileges. 

(d) Encourage women to fight for their rights. 

(e) Law enforcement.