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From: swami@uiucdcsb.CS.UIUC.EDU
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Subject: Re: Marriages and Dowry Expires: Refere
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Date: Sat, 5-Oct-85 11:31:00 EDT
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Nf-From: uiucdcsb.CS.UIUC.EDU!swami    Oct  5 10:31:00 1985


an interesting sidelight : even if some grooms (and families) are willing not
to take dowry, some parents feel compelled to give it (in the form of jewels
etc - an inordinate quantity, i mean) simply bcos (1) they feel that some
day the goom's family might get upset with the bride because she brought
less dowry than the other daughters-in-law of the family (2) they feel that
they must do so much for their daughters as a matter of social status. this
also holds for grandiose wedding ceremonies.

yes, i am speaking from personal experience.