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Some theories propose that dowry is a source of security for women in society. However, these are not wholly accurate because in many cases:
 
  a. Dowry is symbolic only.
  b. The amount of dowry is too small to serve such a function.
  c. Women do not retain control over their own dowries.
  d. Dowry is actually used to pay debts owed to non-relatives.
  e. Dowry is likely to cause jealousy and hence ill treatment by the husband's family.

Question 2

Dowry is:
 
  a. The obligation of a man to work for his wife's family.
  b. Wealth that moves from the family of the husband to the family of the wife.
  c. The obligation of premarital chastity commonly found in European societies.
  d. A husband's obligation to provide his wife's family with vast tracts of land.
  e. A presentation of goods by the bride's kin to the groom's family.



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Answer to Question 1

C

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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
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